University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC)

(Santa Cruz, CA)

UC Santa Cruz is a world-renowned public research university located in the scenic coastal town of Santa Cruz, California. The university offers over 63 majors in the arts, engineering, humanities, physical and biological sciences, and social sciences.

With an emphasis on academic excellence, superior teaching standards, and cutting-edge research initiatives, UCSC offers a collaborative environment where students can make a difference on a local, national, and international scale. From building more efficient solar cells to creating an artificial retina to restore sight, UCSC students and faculty are earning international recognition for their groundbreaking contributions to society.

UCSC boasts over 100 student-led clubs and organizations, state-of-the-art residence halls, and classrooms equipped with the latest technology. The university is nationally recognized for its sustainability programs, including green dining halls, innovative transportation programs, and LEED "gold" buildings.

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Admissions

64%
of Applicants Admitted

GPA

Avg GPA of incoming frosh: 3.61

Admitted Freshmen Ranked

1% in Top 25% in H.S. Class
1% in Top 50% in H.S. Class

Regular Decision: November 30, 2010

SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile

1520–1870 SAT Total
510–630 SAT Reading
520–640 SAT Math
510–620 SAT Writing

22–27 ACT Composite
21–27 ACT English
21–28 ACT Math

TOEFL Required for intl students

Minimum TOEFL:

Cost

In-State Tuition: $12,447
Out-of-State Tuition: $35,325
Room and Board: $14,610
Books & Supplies: $1,407

Will I Like It

15,259
number of undergraduates

Public
Setting: City
Religious Affiliation: No affiliation
53% Women

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Economics

Education

Teaching

Engineering

Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Other Engineering

Health & Medicine

Pre-Med

Humanities

Art History, English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages, History, Writing

Music

General Music & Theory

Performing Arts

Dance, Drama & Theatre, Film & Video

Philosophy & Religion

Philosophy

Politics & Law

Law, Political Science & Government

Science & Math

Agriculture, Animal Sciences, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, Math, Physics

Social Sciences

Anthropology, Area & Cultural Studies, Other Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology

Visual Arts & Design

Art

Extra Curriculars

Alpha Chi Omega, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Alpha Epsilon Pi, Boating, Amnesty International, Alpha Kappa Delta Phi, Anthropology Club, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Cycling, Fencing, Delta Kappa Gamma Society, Alpha Sigma Phi, College Democrats, Golf, College Republicans, Lacrosse, Rugby, Fencing Club, Politics, Soccer, Swimming & Diving, Delta Sigma Theta, Tennis, Volleyball, Water Polo, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Lambda Phi Epsilon, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, Phi Delta Theta, Sigma Lambda Beta, Sigma Phi Society, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Theta Chi

Long Description

UC Santa Cruz, founded in 1965, is a public, comprehensive university. Its 2,000-acre campus is located on a former ranch, overlooking Monterey Bay, the Pacific Ocean, and downtown Santa Cruz.

Mailing Address

1156 High St
Santa Cruz, CA 95064-1011

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