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
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Quarter
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
  • Local Area: Small City
  • Student Enrollment: 16,775
  • College Alias: UC Santa Cruz, UCSC
  • College Mascot: Banana Slugs
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    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
Accreditation
  • Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    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
 
 
 
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    Admission Fees Fall 2008
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $60.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $70.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual 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 2008
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants12,40215,43127,833
Number Granted Admission (%)8,530 (69%)11,425 (74%)19,955 (72%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)1,816 (21%)2,149 (19%)3,965 (20%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam3,87397%
ACT ® Exam1,48537%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading510630
SAT ® Math520640
SAT ® Writing510620
 
ACT ® Composite2227
ACT ® English2127
ACT ® Math2128
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving46%25%27%44%
Avg Amount Receiving$4,528$4,616$4,731$6,726
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)1.4%1.3%1.7%
Number in Default433539
Number in Repayment3,0062,5172,181
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$8,862$8,200$7,646
In-State Tuition and Fees$8,862$8,200$7,646
Out of State Tuition and Fees$31,531$28,808$27,266
Books and Supplies$1,393$1,356$1,325
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$13,642$13,038$12,482
Other Expenses$3,584$3,354$3,300
Off Campus
Room and Board$10,176$9,675$9,484
Other Expenses$4,433$4,176$4,105
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$9,282$4,176$8,651
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$27,481$25,948$24,753
In-State$27,481$25,948$24,753
Out of State$50,150$46,556$44,373
Off Campus
In-District$24,864$23,407$22,560
In-State$24,864$23,407$22,560
Out of State$47,533$44,015$42,180
Off Campus with Family
In-District$19,537$18,409$17,622
In-State$19,537$18,409$17,622
Out of State$42,206$39,017$37,242
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 BachelorMasterDoctor
Agriculture Operations
Plant Sciences6--
 
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Bioinformatics612
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other75--
Biology105--
Cell and Molecular Biology14724
Ecology45--
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other-210
Environmental Toxicology-11
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography77--
Molecular Biochemistry30--
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Business Economics290--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer31175
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other15--
Web and Digital Design17--
 
Education
Education-849
 
Engineering
Computer Engineering1864
Electrical Engineering2334
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature, Letters, Other212103
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Area, Ethnic, Cultural and Gender Studies, Other45--
German Studies6--
Italian Studies6--
Latin American Studies1--
United States Studies40--
Womens Studies52--
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Foreign Languages and Literatures53--
Linguistics2323
Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics3--
 
History
History16051
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other1524
Neuroscience28--
 
Legal Professions and Studies
Legal Studies66--
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Applied Mathematics-51
Mathematics4732
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science18--
Environmental Studies175813
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy585-
 
Physical Sciences
Astronomy-99
Astrophysics16--
Chemistry34912
Geology and Earth Science3927
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical-56
Physics271015
 
Psychology
Physiological Psychology, Psychobiology1--
Psychology329119
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Community Organization and Advocacy95--
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology148107
Economics87--
Economics, Other3416-
International Economics--6
Political Science11813
Social Sciences, Other-10-
Sociology10995
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History54--
Drama40--
Film, Video and Photographic Arts, Other102--
Fine Studio Arts-6-
Music228-
Art Studies123--
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 16,775
  • Undergraduate: 15,259 Graduate: 1,516
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
  • Male: 7,958 Female: 8,817
  • Undergraduate Gender
  • Male: 7,155 Female: 8,104
  • Graduate Gender
  • Male: 803 Female: 713
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
  • Full-Time: 16,254 Part-Time: 521
  • Undergraduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 14,812 Part-Time: 447
  • Graduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 1,442 Part-Time: 74
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien2802%
American Indian1490.9%
Black4393%
Asian3,47721%
Hispanic2,90217%
White8,09648%
Unknown1,4329%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 183422%
Ages 18-196,53239%
Ages 20-216,06936%
Ages 22-242,05512%
Ages 25-291,0616%
Ages 30-344102%
Ages 35-391560.9%
Ages 40-49940.6%
Ages 50-65530.3%
Age Over 6530.02%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees3,8703,078792
Faculty Status800567233
Tenured Faculty4033958
Graduate Assistants1,255-1,255
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1,085750335
Primarily Instruction819559260
Primarily Research22915673
Primarily Public Service24222
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial18017010
Other Professionals1,3991,213186
Technical and/or Paraprofessional1,206945261
Clerical And Secretarial487342145
Skilled Crafts87807
Service and/or Maintenance50542580
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$95,627 (541)$101,521 (341)$85,578 (200)
Professor$116,319 (277)$121,457 (192)$104,714 (85)
Associate Professor$78,997 (95)$80,389 (55)$77,083 (40)
Assistant Professor$71,285 (124)$72,421 (71)$69,762 (53)
Lecturer$70,689 (44)$75,462 (23)$65,461 (21)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$125,436 (31)$128,923 (20)$119,096 (11)
Professor$159,030 (20)$153,936 (14)$170,917 (6)
Associate Professor$95,500 (3)$84,900 (1)$100,800 (2)
Assistant Professor$91,800 (2)$91,800 (2)- (-)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$96,007 (572)$101,740 (361)$86,197 (211)
Professor$117,248 (297)$121,762 (206)$107,030 (91)
Associate Professor$78,971 (98)$80,194 (56)$77,339 (42)
Assistant Professor$71,345 (126)$72,495 (73)$69,762 (53)
Lecturer$70,689 (44)$75,462 (23)$65,461 (21)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes235104131
Unduplicated Athletes235104131
Basketball291613
Golf7-7
Soccer542727
Swimming and Diving703040
Tennis271512
Track and Field, X-Country15-15
Volleyball331617
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$13,547$10,342
Assistant Coaches-$3,152$2,222
 
Coaches
All Coaches381424
Basketball624
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches413
Golf2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Soccer1046
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches835
Swimming and Diving633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Tennis532
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches321
Track and Field, X-Country3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Volleyball624
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches413
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 89%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 64%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students73%
 
By Gender
Male74%
Female73%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien63%
American Indian72%
Black69%
Asian75%
Hispanic70%
White74%
Unknown72%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less49%
5 Years70%
6 Years73%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related-2
Liquor Related-1
On Campus
Weapons Related5-
Drug Related911
Liquor Related22
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape41
Aggravated Assault-1
Burglary3816
Arson12
On Campus
Forcible Rape44
Robbery-1
Aggravated Assault24
Burglary6634
Vehicle Theft25
Arson27
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