University of California-Santa Cruz
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Basic Information
Basic Information
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| Level: | 4-Year |
| Controls: | Public |
| Sectors: | Not-For-Profit |
| Enrollment: | Large |
| Campus Type: | City: Small |
| Region: | Far West |
| State: | California |
| Religion: | N/A |
| Out of State Tuition: | $50000+ |
| In State Tuition: | $30000 - $40000, $50000+ |
| Wicked Smaht Score: | 4 |
Mission Statement
The UCSC vision is to promote academic excellence within a diverse community of scholars and learners. UCSC will lead in the development of new disciplines- advances in established disciplines and in new lines of collaboration between disciplines by its receptivity to creativity and innovation based in rigorous scholarly activity. We will celebrate the diversity of our students- faculty and staff and value their differing perspectives and contributions.
Selectivity
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants: | 12377 | 15268 | 27645 |
| Percent Admitted: | 62% | 65% | 64% |
| Admissions: | 7646 | 9997 | 17643 |
| Admissions Yield Percent: | 20% | 18% | 19% |
| Yield Full Time: | 19% | 18% | 19% |
| Yield Part Time: | % | % | % |
| Enrolled: | 1493 | 1797 | 3290 |
| Enrolled Full Time: | 1489 | 1791 | 3280 |
| Enrolled Part Time: | 4 | 6 | 10 |
Enrollment
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Total: | 8944 | 9468 | 18412 |
| Asian: | 1738 | 1870 | 3608 |
| Alaskan: | 51 | 71 | 122 |
| Black: | 191 | 244 | 435 |
| Latino: | 1434 | 2068 | 3502 |
| Hawaiin: | 20 | 21 | 41 |
| White: | 4012 | 3934 | 7946 |
| Mixed: | 173 | 181 | 354 |
| Unknown: | 1156 | 955 | 2111 |
| Alien: | 169 | 124 | 293 |
Tuition and Fees
| In-District | In-State | Out-of-State | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | $33,015 | $33,015 | $55,893 | |
| Tuition and Fees: | $13,416 | $13,416 | $36,294 | |
| Books and Supplies: | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 | |
| Room and Board: | $14,727 | $14,727 | $14,727 | |
| Other Expenses: | $3,472 | $3,472 | $3,472 |
SAT Scores
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading: | 490 | 630 |
| SAT Math: | 510 | 640 |
| SAT Writing: | 500 | 620 |
ACT Scores
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite: | 21 | 27 |
| ACT English: | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Math: | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Writing: | ||
Degrees
| Degrees | |
|---|---|
| One but less than two years certificate: | No |
| Associate's Degree: | No |
| 2 but Less than 4 Year Certificate: | No |
| Bachelor's Degree: | Yes |
| Postbaccalaureate Certificate: | Yes |
| Master's Degree: | Yes |
| Post Master's Certificate: | No |
| Doctorate: | Yes |
| Other: | No |
Admissions Requirements
| Admissions Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Open Admissions Policy: | No |
| GPA: | Required |
| Class Rank: | Recommended |
| Class Record: | Required |
| College Program Credit: | Recommended |
| Recommendations: | Neither required nor recommended |
| Competencies: | Neither required nor recommended |
| Test Scores: | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Other Tests: |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Special Learning Opportunities | |
|---|---|
| Distance Learning: | No |
| All Distance: | No |
| ROTC: | No |
| Army: | No |
| Navy: | No |
| Air Force: | No |
| Study Abroad: | Yes |
| Weekend & Evening College: | No |
Services
| Services | |
|---|---|
| Remedial Services: | Yes |
| Career Counseling: | Yes |
| Employment Services: | Yes |
| Placement Services: | Yes |
| Day Care: | Yes |
| Library: | Has own library |
Other
| Degree Granting Status: | Degree-Granting |
|---|---|
| Highest Degree: | Doctor's |
| Black College: | No |
| Hospital: | No |
| Medical Degree: | No |
| Tribal College: | No |
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