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Santa Cruz Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Santa Cruz

There are at least 2 colleges in Santa Cruz, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 16,112 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 15,712 full-time students, and a reported 7,428 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Santa Cruz; see particularly Cupertino colleges.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of California Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Santa Cruz.
  • A lot of people walk and bicycle in Santa Cruz.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Five Branches University
200 7th Avenue
Santa Cruz, California 95062

  • Programs: acupuncture.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 287 students, 246 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Study abroad option.

University of California-Santa Cruz
1156 High St
Santa Cruz, California 95064

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: psychology, managerial economics, English language and literature, political science, history, sociology, anthropology, environmental studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 15,825 students, 15,466 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 7,428 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 500-630. Math: 520-630. Writing: 510-620.
  • Flexibility: Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Cupertino Colleges150,54624,115 
Saratoga Colleges129,84311,210 
Scotts Valley Colleges111,385537287
Watsonville Colleges144,265188 

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