University of California-Santa Cruz
2019-20
The 2019-20 Common Data Set for University of California-Santa Cruz — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. This archive discovered the file on Apr 19, 2026. The school did not send Last-Modified and the file has no embedded date. Subscribe via RSS.
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
SCORECARD
$68,396
10 yrs after enrollment
SCORECARD
75%
6-year completion
SCORECARD
$17,890
sticker minus grants
SCORECARD
$16,666
federal loans only
FSA
8%
as-of late May 2026 · not the official cohort default rate
Nonpayment is the share of Direct Loan borrowers who entered repayment January 2020–May 2025 and were 90+ days delinquent at the FSA pull. It is not the official cohort default rate.
The numbers, as published
311numbers from this report.
General Information
3 TABLESMain Phone Number:(831) 459-0111
WWW Home Page Address:http://www.ucsc.edu
Admissions Phone Number:(831) 459-4008
Admissions Email Address:admissions@ucsc.edu
If there is a separate URL for your school’s online application, please specify:http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/apply-online/index.html
Bachelor'sX
Master'sX
Enrollment And Persistence
4 TABLESB2 enrollment by race and ethnicity
Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
| Measure | First-time first-year | Degree-seeking undergraduates | Total undergraduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents | 465 | 1576 | 1576 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 875 | 4606 | 4606 |
| Black or African American, non-Hispanic | 46 | 306 | 306 |
| White, non-Hispanic | 1178 | 5442 | 5442 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic | 5 | 15 | 15 |
| Asian, non-Hispanic | 802 | 3834 | 3834 |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic | 2 | 19 | 19 |
| Two or more races, non-Hispanic | 295 | 1435 | 1435 |
| Race and/or ethnicity unknown | 45 | 284 | 284 |
| Total | 3713 | 17517 | 17517 |
B3 degrees awarded
Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
| Measure | Number awarded |
|---|---|
| Certificate/diploma | 0 |
| Associate degrees | 0 |
| Bachelor's degrees | 4713 |
| Postbachelor's certificates | 10 |
| Master's degrees | 430 |
| Post-master's certificates | 0 |
| Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship | 192 |
| Doctoral degrees, professional practice | 0 |
| Doctoral degrees, other | 0 |
B4 current graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 1902 | 811 | 1105 | 3818 |
| Did not persist | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Final cohort | 1902 | 810 | 1103 | Not reported |
| Completed in less than four years | 830 | 453 | 591 | Not reported |
| Completed in less than five years | 461 | 153 | 231 | Not reported |
| Completed in less than six years | 75 | 21 | 26 | 122 |
| Total completers | 1366 | 627 | 848 | Not reported |
| Six-year graduation rate | 71.8% | 77.4% | 76.9% | Not reported |
B5 previous graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 1432 | 675 | 1188 | 3295 |
| Did not persist | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Final cohort | 1432 | 674 | 1184 | Not reported |
| Completed in less than four years | 658 | 395 | 659 | Not reported |
| Completed in less than five years | 314 | 98 | 234 | Not reported |
| Completed in less than six years | 51 | 23 | 36 | 110 |
| Total completers | 1023 | 516 | 929 | Not reported |
| Six-year graduation rate | 71.3% | 76.6% | 78.5% | Not reported |
B12-B21 two-year graduation rates
Two-year institution graduation-rate cohort outcomes for the current and previous cohorts.
| Measure | Current cohort | Previous cohort |
|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 2015 | 12 |
| Did not persist | 12 | 13 |
| Final cohort | 2015 | 14 |
| Completed program in less than two years | 15 | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than two years at 150% time | 16 | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than four years | 17 | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than four years at 150% time | 18 | Not reported |
| Transfers out | 19 | Not reported |
| Transfers to two-year institutions | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transfers to four-year institutions | Not reported | Not reported |
B22 first-year retention
First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Entering cohort | Not reported |
| Still enrolled next fall | Not reported |
| Retention rate | 88.5% |
First-Time, First-Year Admission
3 TABLESTotal academic units15
English4
Mathematics3
Science2
Of these, units that must be lab2
Foreign language2
Social studies1
History1
Academic electives1
Computer Science1
Total academic units18
English4
Mathematics4
Science3
Of these, units that must be lab3
Foreign language3
Social studies1
History1
Academic electives1
Computer Science1
C9 test-score percentiles
Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
| Measure | 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT composite | 1200 | 1360 | Not reported |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | 590 | 680 | Not reported |
| SAT math | 600 | 710 | Not reported |
| ACT composite | 24 | 30 | Not reported |
| ACT math | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT English | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Writing | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Science | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Reading | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80017.5
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69955.3
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59925.7
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-4991.5
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990
SAT Math: 700-80032.7
SAT Math: 600-69942.5
SAT Math: 500-59923.7
SAT Math: 400-4991.1
SAT Math: 300-3990
SAT Math: 200-2990
SAT Composite: 1400-160018.1
SAT Composite: 1200-139959
SAT Composite: 1000-119922.4
SAT Composite: 800-9990.5
SAT Composite: 600-7990
SAT Composite: 400-5990
ACT Composite: 30-3631.2
ACT Composite: 24-2947.2
ACT Composite: 18-2321.3
ACT Composite: 12-170.3
ACT Composite: 6-110
ACT Composite: Below 60
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:3.57
Amount of application fee:70
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:_______
Transfer Admission
4 TABLESD2 transfer admissions
Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 6178 | 5193 | Not reported | 11791 |
| Admitted | 3724 | 3204 | Not reported | 7186 |
| Enrolled | 816 | 646 | Not reported | 1469 |
High school transcriptRequired of All
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementRequired of All
InterviewRequired of All
Standardized test scoresRequired of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Required of All
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):2.40
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Common Data Set 2019-2020
Fall Closing Date: Month11
Fall Notification Date: Month5
Fall Closing Date:Day30
Fall Notification Date: Day1
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:75
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:http://veterans.universityofcalifornia.edu/prepare-for-
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESDistance learningX
Double majorX
Exchange student program (domestic)X
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Arts/fine artsX
English (including composition)X
HistoryX
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)6%
Percent of males who join fraternities3%
Percent of females who join sororities4%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing97%
Percent who live off campus or commute3%
Percent of students age 25 and older1%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)4%
Percent of males who join fraternities7%
Percent of females who join sororities8%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing50%
Percent who live off campus or commute50%
Percent of students age 25 and older5%
Average age of full-time students19
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)19
Average age of full-time students21
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)21
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
OperaX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Television stationX
Apartments for married studentsX
Apartments for single studentsX
Theme housingX
Wellness housingX
Annual Expenses
5 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:http://www2.ucsc.edu/finaidcalc/
G1 undergraduate costs
Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
| Measure | First-year | All undergraduates |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 43188 | 43188 |
| Tuition: in-district | 11994 | 11442 |
| Tuition: in-state | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: out-of-state | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: nonresident | Not reported | Not reported |
| Required fees | 2666 | 2612 |
| Food and housing, on-campus | Not reported | Not reported |
| Housing only, on-campus | Not reported | Not reported |
| Food only, on-campus meal plan | Not reported | Not reported |
| Comprehensive tuition, food, and housing | Not reported | Not reported |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported |
G5 estimated expenses
Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.
| Measure | Residents | Commuters living at home | Commuters not living at home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books and supplies | 1162 | 1162 | 1162 |
| Food only | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Housing only | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Food and housing total | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transportation | 777 | 1954 | 1224 |
| Other expenses | 4577 | 4960 | 4656 |
Financial Aid
8 TABLESAcademic Year2019-2020 estimated
Federal$28,946,920
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$91,719,753
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$1,830,257
Total Scholarships/Grants$192,836,377
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$32,248,079
Federal Work-Study$7,532,844
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$593,058
Total Self-Help$40,373,981
Parent Loans$4,523,137
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$0
Athletic Awards$0
Federal$637,009
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$10,687,075
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$1,055,564
Total Scholarships/Grants$13,238,787
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$12,157,826
Total Self-Help$12,157,826
Parent Loans$20,259,429
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$0
Athletic Awards$0
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.3,093
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms:X
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms (Month):3
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms (Day):02
If yes, starting date (Month):4
If yes, starting date (Day):01
AcademicsX
ArtX
LeadershipX
AcademicsX
ArtX
LeadershipX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:The Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan is a financial aid program intended to expand access to UC for lower-income students. If eligible, system wide tuition and fees will be fully covered by scholarship or grant money. The plan combines all sources of scholarship and grant awards received (federal, state, UC and private) to go toward covering tuition and fees. Common Data Set 2019-2020
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
1 TABLEFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio24.5
based on ____ students19,441
and ____ faculty795
Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred
2 TABLESJ degrees conferred by discipline
Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
| Measure | Certificate/diploma | Associate | Bachelor's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | Not reported | Not reported | 1% |
| Natural resources and conservation | 5% | Not reported | 3% |
| Architecture | Not reported | Not reported | 4% |
| Area, ethnic, and gender studies | 3% | Not reported | 5% |
| Communication/journalism | Not reported | Not reported | 9% |
| Communication technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Computer and information sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 12% |
| Personal and culinary services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Education | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Engineering | Not reported | Not reported | 6% |
| Engineering technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | Not reported | Not reported | 2% |
| Family and consumer sciences | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Law/legal studies | Not reported | Not reported | 2% |
| English | Not reported | Not reported | 3% |
| Liberal arts/general studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Library science | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Biological/life sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 16% |
| Mathematics and statistics | Not reported | Not reported | 2% |
| Military science and military technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Interdisciplinary studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Parks and recreation | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Philosophy and religious studies | Not reported | Not reported | 1% |
| Theology and religious vocations | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Physical sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 4% |
| Science technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Psychology | Not reported | Not reported | 12% |
| Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Public administration and social services | Not reported | Not reported | 1% |
| Social sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 14% |
| Construction trades | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Mechanic and repair technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Precision production | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transportation and materials moving | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Visual and performing arts | Not reported | Not reported | 8% |
| Health professions and related programs | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Business/marketing | Not reported | Not reported | 7% |
| History | Not reported | Not reported | 2% |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
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