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Location & Contact
Address
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95064
United States
Santa Cruz, CA 95064
United States
Contact
Timetra Hampton
Director, Undergraduate Admissions
Email: admissions@ucsc.edu
Phone: 831-459-4008
Fax: 831-459-3188
Director, Undergraduate Admissions
Email: admissions@ucsc.edu
Phone: 831-459-4008
Fax: 831-459-3188
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
68,750
Applied
42,130
Accepted
17,812
Enrolled
Female Admissions
36,421
Females Applied
23,560
Females Accepted
65%
Male Admissions
29,017
Males Applied
16,498
Males Accepted
57%
Applying
70
Application Fee
3.89
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay A minimum high school GPA of 3 Other requirements exist (see below) |
| Required for some programs |
A minimum high school GPA of 3.4 |
| Other requirements: | Minimum high school GPA of 3.0 for California residents, 3.4 for non-residents |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | December 2nd | March 31st | No |
| Out of state Fall freshmen | Not reported | January 1st | No |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | No |
| Transfer | November 30th | May 1st | No |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
12,260
In-state
44,555
Out-of-state
12,260
In-district
Fees
2,837
Full-time student fees
19,948
Room & board
Financial Aid
27,791
Avg. Financial Aid Package
28,867
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
6,604
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
6,967
Avg. Loan Aid
7,390
Avg. Grant Aid
24,329
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
83.4%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
25%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
17,812
Total Undergrad students
3%
International Students
5%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 28.5% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1.95% |
| White or Caucasian | 30.78% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.08% |
| Asian | 24.65% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.13% |
| Two or more races | 8.51% |
| Other | 2.3% |
Gender
Male (46.43%)
Female (49.41%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | None |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing International housing |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 51% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Choral groups
Campus events:
Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation, Multicultural Festival and Practical Activism Conference
Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation, Multicultural Festival and Practical Activism Conference
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Bayanihan, Chinese Scholars & Student Association, College Panhellenic & Inter-Greek Council, Film Production Coalition and Game Design & Art Collaboration
Bayanihan, Chinese Scholars & Student Association, College Panhellenic & Inter-Greek Council, Film Production Coalition and Game Design & Art Collaboration
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | | | No |
| Basketball | | Division 3 | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | | No |
| Equestrian Sports | No | | No |
| Fencing | No | | No |
| Golf | No | | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | | No |
| Indoor Track | No | | No |
| Lacrosse | No | | No |
| Rugby | No | | No |
| Sailing | No | | No |
| Soccer | No | | No |
| Softball | No | | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | | No |
| Table Tennis | No | | No |
| Tennis | No | | No |
| Track And Field | No | | No |
| Triathlon | No | | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | | No |
| Volleyball | No | | No |
| Water Polo | No | | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | | | No |
| Basketball | No | | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | | No |
| Equestrian Sports | No | | No |
| Fencing | No | | No |
| Golf | No | | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | | No |
| Indoor Track | No | | No |
| Lacrosse | No | | No |
| Rugby | No | | No |
| Sailing | No | | No |
| Soccer | No | | No |
| Softball | No | | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | | No |
| Table Tennis | No | | No |
| Tennis | No | | No |
| Track And Field | No | | No |
| Triathlon | No | | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | | No |
| Volleyball | No | | No |
| Water Polo | No | | No |
Faculty
388
Total Faculty
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 179
Part-time - 209
Male - 134
Female - 260
University of California, Santa Cruz