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University of California-Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, CA·Public·~66% acceptance

University of California-Santa Cruz is a public university based in Santa Cruz, CA. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 66% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $17,890 per year. About 75% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $68,396 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$17,890/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $41,179
Aid cuts ~$23,289/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
RD
Nov 30

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Admissions
GPA range3.49–3.99
SAT (middle 50%)1160–1360
ACT (middle 50%)25–33
Test policyTest blind
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
75%
graduation rate
88%
freshman retention
$49,716
median earnings, 6yr
$68,396
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is University of California-Santa Cruz's acceptance rate?
University of California-Santa Cruz admits about 66% of applicants.
How much does University of California-Santa Cruz cost?
At University of California-Santa Cruz, the average net price after aid is about $17,890 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $41,179 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of California-Santa Cruz?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1160–1360 on the SAT and 25–33 on the ACT.
What are University of California-Santa Cruz's application deadlines?
University of California-Santa Cruz's deadline is Regular Decision around Nov 30. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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