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UC Santa Cruz is found in Santa Cruz, California. Santa Cruz is a small city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at UC Santa Cruz.
The school is known for its programs in science, art studies, photography and commercial art, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
Admission to UC Santa Cruz is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 520. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 530 and 640.
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.
Students numbered 15,012 in 2005 at UC Santa Cruz.
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
Admissions Phone: (831) 459-4008
Financial Aid Phone: (831) 459-2963
http://www.ucsc.edu/visitors/
UC Santa Cruz awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,244 | English language and literature, sociology, history, political science, anthropology, economics, American studies, interdisciplinary studies, ... |
| Science | 466 | call and molecular biology, biology, marine biology, geology, chemistry, ecology, physics, molecular biochemistry, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 329 | psychology, psychobiology |
| Business And Management | 270 | managerial economics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 207 | computer and info science, computer engineering, computer support |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 138 | film and photography |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 116 | environmental studies, environmental science |
| Education And Teaching | 111 | education |
| Art Studies | 86 | art studies |
| Family And Social Work | 78 | community organization |
| Religion And Philosophy | 67 | philosophy |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 46 | drama |
| Law | 44 | legal studies |
| Mathematics | 42 | mathematics |
| Music | 30 | music |
| Fine Arts | 27 | art history and criticism |
| Engineering | 23 | electrical engineering |
| Medicine | 23 | neuroscience |
| Media | 19 | media studies |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 12 | plant sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for UC Santa Cruz in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,991 | 47 |
| Master's degree | 258 | 25 |
| Doctor's degree | 105 | 21 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 24 | 2 |
In 2005, UC Santa Cruz had a total enrollment of 15,012 students (14,669 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 90% |
| Graduate | 10% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 52% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 14% |
| Asian | 16% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 38% |
| 20-21 | 34% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 96% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 88 % |
| Part-Time | 30 % |
UC Santa Cruz offers campus housing for 6,958 of its 14,669 (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 | 23,388 | 16,038 | 69% | 3,162 | 20% |
| Men | 10,258 | 6,660 | 65% | 1,424 | 21% |
| Women | 13,130 | 9,378 | 71% | 1,738 | 19% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 640 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| 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 | 30% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (831) 459-4008
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,949 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 24,769 |
| Room and board | $ 11,571 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,332 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,223 |
Financial Aid:
UC Santa Cruz participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 132100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (831) 459-2963
UC Santa Cruz has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 245 | 125 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 59 | 51 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 35 | 26 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 15 | $131,237 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 18 | $121,123 | 5 | $108,919 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 182 | $104,553 | 71 | $92,953 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 50 | $67,588 | 46 | $64,398 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 61 | $61,623 | 53 | $56,815 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 26 | $56,727 | 25 | $51,134 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 319 | $86,651 | 195 | $71,033 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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
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
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Women's Studies
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 3% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| % 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 drama and performing arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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