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University of California-Santa Cruz
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.
GPA range3.49–3.99
SAT (middle 50%)1160–1360
ACT (middle 50%)25–33
Test policyTest blind
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
75%
graduation rate
88%
freshman retention
$49,716
median earnings, 6yr
$68,396
median earnings, 10yr
- 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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