University of California-Santa Cruz
UC Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, California 95064-1011
Campus Vibe
Strong graduate outcomes — known for computer science
University of California-Santa Cruz is a public institution in Santa Cruz with particular strength in computer science and biology.
A large campus of 17.8K undergraduates with a 22:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
74% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $68,396 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,607.
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University of California-Santa Cruz Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$16,607
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
7100.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$14,334
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
137
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Programs (134)
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
10-Year Earnings by Gender
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History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from CA state average + city premium