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University of California-Santa Cruz
UC Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, California 95064-1011
Visit websiteStrong 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.
Established
1965
Motto
Fiat lux
Mascot
Sammy the Slug
Type
Public land-grant research university
Conference
Division III of the NCAA
Division
Division III
63%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
17,812Students
22:1Student:Faculty
74%Grad Rate
$68,396Earnings 10yr
$16,607Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate62.5%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (in-state)$14,560
Tuition (out-of-state)$45,337
Room & Board$18,785
Books & Supplies$1,315
Total Cost of Attendance$38,649
Average Net Price$16,607
Median Debt at Graduation$16,666
Monthly Payment (10yr)$177
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$9,472
$30–48K$10,114
$48–75K$13,001
$75–110K$18,786
$110K+$32,674
Programs (134)
Student Body
Undergrads
17,812
Gender Split
52% / 48%
Women / Men
First Generation
37%
Pell Grant Recipients
32%
Race & Ethnicity
White 31%
Black 2%
Hispanic 28%
Asian 25%
Two+ 9%
Int'l 3%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate74.5%
Freshman Retention89.7%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$49,716
8 Years$59,302
10 Years$68,396
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$49,000
Men
$59,400
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Source: Wikipedia