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University of California - Santa Cruz (UC Santa Cruz)
- 1156 High St
- Santa Cruz, CA 95064
- OPEID College Code: 00132100
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- General Phone: (831) 459-0111
- Chancellor: George Blumenthal
- Website: www.ucsc.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 15,825
- College Alias: UC Santa Cruz
- College Mascot: Banana Slugs
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Focus, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral (No Medical/Veterinary)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: admissions.ucsc.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $60.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $60.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 10,911 | 13,631 | 24,542 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 8,371 (77%) | 11,141 (82%) | 19,512 (80%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,529 (18%) | 1,821 (16%) | 3,350 (17%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 3,294 | 98% |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,285 | 38% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 500 | 630 |
| SAT ® Math | 520 | 630 |
| SAT ® Writing | 510 | 620 |
| ACT ® Composite | 21 | 27 |
| ACT ® English | 20 | 27 |
| ACT ® Math | 21 | 27 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: UC Santa Cruz Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 53%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 41% | 23% | 26% | 38% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,201 | $3,627 | $3,806 | $7,407 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| Number in Default | 39 | 48 | 33 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,181 | 2,470 | 2,207 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $7,646 | $7,017 | $6,949 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $25,718 | $25,701 | $24,769 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,325 | $1,395 | $1,332 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $12,483 | $11,805 | $11,571 |
| Other Expenses | $3,342 | $2,328 | $2,223 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,483 | $8,712 | $8,634 |
| Other Expenses | $4,460 | $3,063 | $2,925 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $8,697 | $3,063 | $3,306 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $24,796 | $22,545 | $22,075 |
| Out of State | $42,868 | $41,229 | $39,895 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $22,914 | $20,187 | $19,840 |
| Out of State | $40,986 | $38,871 | $37,660 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $17,668 | $11,877 | $11,587 |
| Out of State | $35,740 | $30,561 | $29,407 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 15,825 Undergraduate: 14,403 Graduate: 1,422
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 7,380 Female: 8,445
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 6,678 Female: 7,725
- Graduate Gender Male: 702 Female: 720
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 15,230 Part-Time: 595
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 13,909 Part-Time: 494
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,321 Part-Time: 101
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 308 | 2% |
| American Indian | 131 | 0.8% |
| Black | 398 | 3% |
| Asian | 3,096 | 20% |
| Hispanic | 2,496 | 16% |
| White | 8,041 | 51% |
| Unknown | 1,355 | 9% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 390 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 6,418 | 41% |
| Ages 20-21 | 5,241 | 33% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,044 | 13% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,040 | 7% |
| Ages 30-34 | 397 | 3% |
| Ages 35-39 | 143 | 0.9% |
| Ages 40-49 | 102 | 0.6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 50 | 0.3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 3,878 | 2,997 | 881 |
| Faculty Status | 786 | 546 | 240 |
| Tenured Faculty | 386 | 374 | 12 |
| Graduate Assistants | 1,201 | - | 1,201 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,105 | 754 | 351 |
| Primarily Instruction | 820 | 548 | 272 |
| Primarily Research | 251 | 176 | 75 |
| Primarily Public Service | 34 | 30 | 4 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 200 | 191 | 9 |
| Other Professionals | 1,376 | 1,154 | 222 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1,197 | 898 | 299 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 531 | 352 | 179 |
| Skilled Crafts | 84 | 81 | 3 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 441 | 368 | 73 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $90,209 (523) | $95,056 (326) | $82,189 (197) |
| Professor | $111,540 (251) | $115,200 (172) | $103,571 (79) |
| Associate Professor | $78,912 (106) | $81,823 (61) | $74,966 (45) |
| Assistant Professor | $66,901 (117) | $67,387 (66) | $66,272 (51) |
| Lecturer | $61,143 (48) | $64,269 (27) | $57,123 (21) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $67,039 (25) | $105,588 (13) | $25,277 (12) |
| Professor | $142,626 (8) | $142,626 (8) | - (-) |
| Assistant Professor | $76,600 (1) | $76,600 (1) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $88,596 (548) | $94,724 (339) | $78,657 (209) |
| Professor | $111,699 (259) | $115,266 (180) | $103,571 (79) |
| Associate Professor | $78,912 (106) | $81,823 (61) | $74,966 (45) |
| Assistant Professor | $66,865 (118) | $67,317 (67) | $66,272 (51) |
| Lecturer | $61,143 (48) | $64,269 (27) | $57,123 (21) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 272 | 117 | 155 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 271 | 116 | 155 |
| Basketball | 29 | 16 | 13 |
| Golf | 8 | - | 8 |
| Soccer | 51 | 25 | 26 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 55 | 20 | 35 |
| Tennis | 22 | 16 | 6 |
| Cross Country | 20 | - | 20 |
| Volleyball | 39 | 16 | 23 |
| Water Polo | 48 | 24 | 24 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $11,321 | $10,969 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $2,667 | $3,290 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 39 | 18 | 21 |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Golf | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Tennis | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Cross Country | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Water Polo | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 2 | 3 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 89%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 62%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 68% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 66% |
| Female | 70% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 38% |
| American Indian | 79% |
| Black | 65% |
| Asian | 69% |
| Hispanic | 65% |
| White | 68% |
| Unknown | 71% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 46% |
| 5 Years | 64% |
| 6 Years | 68% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Drug Related | 11 | 6 |
| Liquor Related | 2 | 3 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 2 | 1 |
| Liquor Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 2 |
| Burglary | 34 | 53 |
| Vehicle Theft | 5 | 3 |
| Arson | 7 | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 4 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 16 | 28 |
| Arson | 2 | 2 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
