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Public university

University of California, Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California, United States
QS ranking
367
Acceptance rate
46%
Tuition fee
USD43,188/ year

Study background

University introduction

University of California, Santa Cruz is located in Santa Cruz, California, United States. Its most popular subjects include Computer Science, Psychology, Managerial Economics, Cellular Biology and Sociology. This is a medium-sized university, with approximately 19,000 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
89%
11%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
91%
9%
Local studentsInternational students

Most international students come from

  1. 1.

    China

  2. 2.

    India

  3. 3.

    Taiwan

  4. 4.

    South Korea

  5. 5.

    Canada

Student gender

In this university

52%
48%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

24 : 1
24 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

15 : 1
15 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

13 : 1
13 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2020 Budget

USD 830 mn

2019 Endowment

-

Budget over the years (USD)

Budget
Endowment

University website

https://www.ucsc.edu/

Subject information

Number of bachelor's degrees awarded this year

4,713

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Computer Science

  2. 2.

    Psychology

  3. 3.

    Managerial Economics

  4. 4.

    Cellular Biology

  5. 5.

    Sociology

Chance of subject transfer

  • Successful applications

  • Unsuccessful applications

Living abroad

Campus safety

Average number of crimes in country

15

Average number of crimes in state

15

Health support

In this university

628 : 1
628 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the state

431 : 1
431 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the country

599 : 1
599 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Clubs & teams

  • Social / Cultural / Volunteer

  • Arts

  • Academic / Interest

  • Sports

  • Career

Number of national league teams

15

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

6

Football / Track fields

—

Basketball courts

7

Squash courts

5

Badminton courts

4

Swimming pool

1

Indoor gyms

1

Equestrian

Not available

Golf

Available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

1

Number of dormitories

12

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
16,641
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
75 - 76%
Temperature
4°
18°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
71 - 72%
Temperature
7°
22°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
72 - 74%
Temperature
11°
23°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
70 - 74%
Temperature
4°
22°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

Distance between airport and university

35 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
2.5 hours
Cost
USD 6 - 38
Taxi
Travel time
0.5 - 1 hours
Cost
USD 120 - 150

After graduation

Staff in career centre

In this university

1,751 : 1
1,751 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in state

1,163 : 1
1,163 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in the country

1,300 : 1
1,300 students per 1 career staff on average

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

135

Average numbers of services

8