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University of California - Santa Cruz, also known as UC Santa Cruz or UCSC, is a public institution located in Santa Cruz, California. It offers admission to over 13,000 students annually. Students granted admission can opt for programs in conservation and resource management, photography and commercial art, art studies, liberal arts and science.
The sports teams of UC Santa Cruz are nicknamed the Banana Slugs. Sammy the Slug is the official mascot of the sports teams. Sports programs are offered in men's and women's volleyball, basketball, soccer, swimming and diving, water polo, women's golf, and women's cross country. There are also some successful club-side teams such as a men's lacrosse team and a women's rugby team.
Students attend UC Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz, CA, a small city. The school is a public institution. UC Santa Cruz degrees go up to the Doctoral degree.
The school is known for its programs in mathematics, science, art studies, drama and performing arts, photography and commercial art, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
UC Santa Cruz is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 500. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 520 and 630.
UC Santa Cruz has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 15,825 students at UC Santa Cruz (as of 2007).
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. UC Santa Cruz values student athletics, and belongs to the Division III Independents.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of California Santa Cruz
1156 High St
Santa Cruz, CA 95064
General Phone: (831) 459-0111
http://www.ucsc.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,389 | English language and literature, history, political science, sociology, anthropology, economics, American studies, area and Cultural studies, ... |
| Science | 555 | call and molecular biology, biology, marine biology, geology, biological and biomedical sciences, ecology, chemistry, molecular biochemistry, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 381 | psychology, psychobiology |
| Business And Management | 333 | managerial economics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 158 | environmental studies, environmental science |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 146 | computer and info science, computer engineering, computer support |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 131 | film and photography |
| Art Studies | 115 | art studies |
| Family And Social Work | 108 | community organization |
| Education And Teaching | 94 | education |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 85 | drama |
| Mathematics | 73 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 65 | philosophy |
| Law | 60 | legal studies |
| Fine Arts | 48 | art history and criticism, fine arts |
| Music | 34 | music |
| Engineering | 27 | electrical engineering |
| Medicine | 22 | neuroscience |
| Media | 10 | media studies |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 5 | plant sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for UC Santa Cruz in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,411 | 48 |
| Master's degree | 274 | 30 |
| Doctor's degree | 132 | 23 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 22 | 2 |
In 2007, UC Santa Cruz had a total enrollment of 15,825 students (15,466 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 90% |
| Graduate | 10% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 51% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 15% |
| Asian | 18% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 41% |
| 20-21 | 33% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 97% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 89 % |
| Part-Time | 62 % |
UC Santa Cruz offers campus housing for 7,428 of its 15,466 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Santa Cruz, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 24,542 | 19,512 | 80% | 3,350 | 17% |
| Men | 10,911 | 8,371 | 77% | 1,529 | 18% |
| Women | 13,631 | 11,141 | 82% | 1,821 | 16% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 630 |
| SAT Writing | 510 | 620 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 98% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 38% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,646 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 25,718 |
| Room and board | $ 12,483 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,325 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,342 |
Financial Aid:
UC Santa Cruz participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 132100)
UC Santa Cruz has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 245 | 129 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 65 | 49 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 35 | 23 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 8 | $142,626 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 4 | $38,762 | 12 | $25,277 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 13 | $105,588 | 12 | $25,277 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 172 | $115,200 | 79 | $103,571 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 61 | $81,823 | 45 | $74,966 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 66 | $67,387 | 51 | $66,272 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 27 | $64,269 | 21 | $57,123 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 326 | $95,056 | 197 | $82,189 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Division III Independents |
| Track | Division III Independents |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Managerial Economics
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Plant Sciences, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
Economics, Other
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
German Studies
History, General
International Economics
Italian Studies
Latin American Studies
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication and Media Studies, Other
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Astronomy
Astrophysics
Bioinformatics
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other
Environmental Toxicology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Molecular Biochemistry
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UC Santa Cruz Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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