University of California-Santa Cruz
Common Data Set 2022-23
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Acceptance Rate
47.0%
Applications
63,075
Admitted
29,665
Enrolled
3,654
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.
$68,396
10 yrs after enrollment
75%
6-year completion
$17,890
sticker minus grants
$16,666
federal loans only
All Extracted Fields
397fields parsed from this CDS.
General Information
2 TABLESSource of institutional control (Check only one):Public
Bachelor'sX
Master'sX
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX
Enrollment And Persistence
4 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
6 TABLESAPX
Institutional ExamX
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?Yes
Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:18,099
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:11,919
Number of wait-listed students admitted:1,573
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total0
SAT Math: Total0
SAT Composite: Total0
ACT Composite: Total0
If you have an application fee and an on-line application option, please indicate policy for students who apply on-line:X
Transfer Admission
2 TABLESHigh school transcriptRequired of Some
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?Yes
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:- D12 Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit: C (2.0) in UC-transferable course Number Unit Type - D13 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution: 105 Quarter Hours Number Unit Type - D14 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution: 135 Quarter Hours - D15 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree: - D16 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor's degree: Registered for at least 3 quarters and 35 of last 45 units - D17 Describe other transfer credit policies: ## D18-D22: Military Service Transfer Credit Policies - D18 Does your institution accept the following military/veteran transfer credits: Yes No Number Unit Type - D19 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on military education evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE): Number Unit Type - D20 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on Department of Defense supported prior learning assessments (College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)): Yes No - D21 Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website? - D22 Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution: If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located: https://veterans.universityofcalifornia.edu/prepare-for-uc/how-to-apply.html X https://admissions.ucsc.edu/transfer-application-requirements and see UC information: https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/admission-requirements/transfer-requirements/preparing-to- transfer/transfer-credit.html American Council on Education (ACE) College Level Examination Program (CLEP) DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) Complete the following UC-transferable course pattern with minimum C (2.00) grades. Each course must be at least 3 semester units/4 quarter units: Two English composition courses One course in mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning Four courses from at least two of the following subject areas: arts and humanities, social and behavioral science, and physical and biological sciences Earn at least an overall UC GPA of 2.40, but higher GPAs are more competitive. Complete required lower-division courses with the required grades/GPA for the intended major. Most majors also require screening courses to ensure students are prepared for the upper division coursework. ##
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:https://veterans.universityofcalifornia.edu/prepare-for-uc/how-to-apply.html
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located: https://veterans.universityofcalifornia.edu/prepare-for-uc/how-to-apply.html X https://admissions.ucsc.edu/transfer-application-requirements and see UC information: https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/admission-requirements/transfer-requirements/preparing-to- transfer/transfer-credit.html American Council on Education (ACE) College Level Examination Program (CLEP) DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) Complete the following UC-transferable course pattern with minimum C (2.00) grades. Each course must be at least 3 semester units/4 quarter units: Two English composition courses One course in mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning Four courses from at least two of the following subject areas: arts and humanities, social and behavioral science, and physical and biological sciences Earn at least an overall UC GPA of 2.40, but higher GPAs are more competitive. Complete required lower-division courses with the required grades/GPA for the intended major. Most majors also require screening courses to ensure students are prepared for the upper division coursework. ## D12-D17: Transfer Credit Policies - E1 Special study options: Identify those programs available at your institution. Refer to the glossary for definitions. - [ ] Accelerated program - [ ] Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities - [ ] Cross-registration - [ ] X Distance learning - [ ] X Double major - [ ] Dual enrollment - [ ] English as a Second Language (ESL) - [ ] X Exchange student program (domestic) - [ ] External degree program - [ ] X Honors Program - [ ] X Independent study - [ ] X Internships - [ ] Liberal arts/career combination - [ ] X Student-designed major - [ ] X Study abroad - [ ] X Teacher certification program - [ ] X Undergraduate Research - [ ] Weekend college - [ ] Other (specify): - E2 Has been removed from the CDS. - E3 Areas in which all or most students are required to complete some course work prior to graduation: - [ ] X Arts/fine arts - [ ] Computer literacy - [ ] X English (including composition) - [ ] Foreign languages - [ ] X History - [ ] Physical Education - [ ] X Humanities - [ ] X Intensive writing - [ ] X Mathematics - [ ] Philosophy - [ ] X Sciences (biological or physical) - [ ] X Social science - [ ] Other (describe): ##
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
Undergraduate ResearchX
Other (specify):X
Arts/fine artsX
English (including composition)X
HistoryX
HumanitiesX
Intensive writingX
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)7%
Percent of males who join fraternities3%
Percent of females who join sororities3%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing99%
Percent who live off campus or commute2%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)4%
Percent of males who join fraternities4%
Percent of females who join sororities5%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing51%
Percent who live off campus or commute49%
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
OperaX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Television stationX
Apartments for married studentsX
Apartments for single studentsX
Special housing for international studentsX
Theme housingX
Wellness housingX
Living Learning CommunitiesX
Annual Expenses
4 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://www2.ucsc.edu/finaidcalc/
Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?Yes
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?No
Financial Aid
12 TABLESFederal$32,711,432
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$80,734,222
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$2,305,453
Total Scholarships/Grants$214,574,164
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$28,284,787
Federal Work-Study$5,480,675
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$146,022
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$98,823,057
Athletic Awards$0
Federal$1,075,868
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$1,499,966
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$1,420,978
Total Scholarships/Grants$11,606,740
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$13,243,582
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$7,609,928
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.2,890
State aid formX
Other (specify):X
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):2
b) Students notified on a rolling basis:X
If yes, starting date (Month):4
If yes, starting date (Day):1
Federal Pell GrantsX
State scholarships/grantsX
Private scholarshipsX
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsX
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:##
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio23
based on ____ students18,812
and ____ faculty832