University of California-Santa Cruz

Name: University of California-Santa Cruz Common Data Set 2024-25
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2024-25

The 2024-25 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.

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Acceptance Rate

65.4%

Applications

69,796

Admitted

45,631

Enrolled

4,367

§ Admission rounds

How the class gets assembled.

No Early Decision reported

§ Adjusted admission flow

This school does not report an Early Decision lane, so the flow collapses to the school-reported applicant, admit, and enrolled totals.

Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.

All applicants

Applicants69,796reported count

Admits45,63165%

Class seats4,36710% yield

Exact admission data

Admission flow data
Path	Applicants	Admitted	Admit rate	Class seats	Note
All applicants	69,796	45,631	65%	4,367	School-reported totals.

Overall yield: 10%. Published yield blends high-commitment ED admits with the rest of the admitted pool.

§ Wait list attrition

Offered a spot15,397

Accepted a spot10,111

Admitted from wait list3,339

66% joined after being offered a spot. 33% of students who joined were admitted. 22% of applicants were offered the wait list.

Exact wait-list data

Wait-list data
Metric	Value
Offered a wait-list spot	15,397
Accepted a wait-list spot	10,111
Admitted from wait list	3,339
Joined after being offered	66%
Admitted after joining	33%

Wait-list outcomes can change sharply year to year.

§ Factors this school weighs

First generation: Very ImportantLegacy: Very ImportantGeography: Very ImportantState residency: Very ImportantDemonstrated interest: Very Important

§ Demonstrated interest

This school marks applicant interest as Very Important. Read yield and wait-list behavior with that policy in mind.

§ SOURCE: COMMON DATA SET 2024-25 · §C.21 §C.22 §C.2 §C.7 §C.13METHOD →ARCHIVED SOURCE →

§ Federal outcomes

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.

Median earnings

$68,396

10 yrs after enrollment

Graduation rate

75%

6-year completion

Average net price

$17,890

sticker minus grants

Median debt at grad.

$16,666

federal loans only

The numbers, as published

§ This report302numbers from this report.

General Information

3 TABLES

Address Information

Name of College/University:University of California, Santa Cruz

City/State/Zip/Country:Santa Cruz

Main Phone Number:California

WWW Home Page Address:95064

Admissions Phone Number:United States

Admissions Office

Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):831

Admissions Phone Number:459-4008

Admissions Email Address:admissions@ucsc.edu

If there is a separate URL for your school’s online application, please specify:https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply-now.html

DEI

If you have a diversity, equity, and inclusion office or department, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://diversity.ucsc.edu/

Enrollment And Persistence

4 TABLES

Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity

Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.

B2 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	208	544	544
Hispanic/Latino	1284	5136	5136
Black or African American, non-Hispanic	91	370	370
White, non-Hispanic	1250	5482	5482
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic	9	28	28
Asian, non-Hispanic	1032	4362	4362
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic	5	22	22
Two or more races, non-Hispanic	412	1589	1589
Race and/or ethnicity unknown	92	407	407
Total	4383	17940	17940

Persistence

B3 degrees awarded

Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.

B3 degrees awarded. Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
Measure	Number awarded
Certificate/diploma	Not reported
Associate degrees	Not reported
Bachelor's degrees	Not reported
Postbachelor's certificates	Not reported
Master's degrees	407
Post-master's certificates	Not reported
Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship	Not reported
Doctoral degrees, professional practice	Not reported
Doctoral degrees, other	Not reported

Graduation Rates

B4 current graduation-rate cohort

Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.

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	1045	460	2177	3682
Did not persist	0	0	1	1
Final cohort	1045	460	2176	3681
Completed in less than four years	605	269	1389	2263
Completed in less than five years	118	56	251	425
Completed in less than six years	22	13	41	76
Total completers	745	338	1681	2764
Six-year graduation rate	71%	73%	77%	75%

B5 previous graduation-rate cohort

Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.

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	1229	592	2218	4039
Did not persist	3	0	4	7
Final cohort	1226	592	2214	4032
Completed in less than four years	700	368	1386	2454
Completed in less than five years	143	63	261	467
Completed in less than six years	20	14	47	81
Total completers	863	445	1694	3002
Six-year graduation rate	70%	75%	77%	74%

B12-B21 two-year graduation rates

Two-year institution graduation-rate cohort outcomes for the current and previous cohorts.

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	Not reported	Not reported
Did not persist	Not reported	Not reported
Final cohort	Not reported	Not reported
Completed program in less than two years	Not reported	Not reported
Completed program in less than two years at 150% time	Not reported	Not reported
Completed program in less than four years	Not reported	Not reported
Completed program in less than four years at 150% time	150	Not reported
Transfers out	Not reported	Not reported
Transfers to two-year institutions	Not reported	Not reported
Transfers to four-year institutions	Not reported	Not reported

Retention Rates

B22 first-year retention

First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.

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%

First-Time, First-Year Admission

6 TABLES

Applications

C1 first-year admissions

First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by gender or status.

C1 first-year admissions. First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by gender or status.
Measure	Men	Women	Another gender	Unknown gender	Total
Applied	30026	38127	1643	Not reported	69,796
Admitted	18580	25996	1055	Not reported	45,631
Enrolled full-time	1888	2313	153	Not reported	Not reported
Enrolled part-time	7	5	1	Not reported	Not reported
Enrolled total	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	4,367

Wait List

Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:15,397

Number accepting a place on the waiting list:10,111

Number of wait-listed students admitted:3,339

Admissions Requirements

Total 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

Basis for Selection

C7 basis for selection

Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.

C7 basis for selection. Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
Measure	Very important	Important	Considered	Not considered
Rigor of secondary school record	Yes	—	—	—
Class rank	Yes	—	—	—
Academic GPA	Yes	—	—	—
Standardized test scores	Yes	—	—	—
Application essay	Yes	—	—	—
Recommendations	Yes	—	—	—
Interview	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Extracurricular activities	Yes	—	—	—
Talent or ability	Yes	—	—	—
Character and personal qualities	Yes	—	—	—
First generation	Yes	—	—	—
Alumni relation	Yes	—	—	—
Geographical residence	Yes	—	—	—
State residency	Yes	—	—	—
Religious affiliation or commitment	Yes	—	—	—
Volunteer work	Yes	—	—	—
Work experience	Yes	—	—	—
Level of applicant interest	Yes	—	—	—

First-time, first-year Profile

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990

SAT Math: 200-2990

ACT Composite: Below 6100

Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:98.8

Admission Policies

Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes

If yes, maximum period of postponement:-

Transfer Admission

4 TABLES

Fall Applicants

D2 transfer admissions

Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported gender or status.

D2 transfer admissions. Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported gender or status.
Measure	Men	Women	Unknown	Total
Applied	5953	5479	496	12123
Admitted	3848	3504	323	7807
Enrolled	645	506	104	1274

Application for Admission

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

Fall11

Winter30

Fall Reply Date: Month6

Other

Fall Reply Date: Day1

Transfer Credit Policies

American Council on Education (ACE)No

College Level Examination Program (CLEP)No

DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)No

If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:https://veterans.universityofcalifornia.edu/prepare-for-uc/how-to-apply.html

Academic Offerings and Policies

2 TABLES

Special Study Options

Distance learningX

Double majorX

Exchange student program (domestic)X

Honors ProgramX

Independent studyX

InternshipsX

Student-designed majorX

Study abroadX

Teacher certification programX

Undergraduate ResearchX

Required Course Work

Arts/fine artsX

English (including composition)X

HistoryX

HumanitiesX

MathematicsX

Sciences (biological or physical)X

Social scienceX

Student Life

3 TABLES

Percent Participating

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)6%

Percent of men who join fraternities3%

Percent of women who join sororities4%

Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing98%

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)5%

Percent of men who join fraternities5%

Percent of women who join sororities6%

Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing49%

Percent who live off campus or commute52%

Percent of students age 25 and older3%

Average Age

Average age of full-time students18.5

Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18.5

Average age of full-time students20.4

Average age of all students (full- and part-time)20.5

Activities Offered

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

Annual Expenses

2 TABLES

Information

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Estimated Expenses

G5 estimated expenses

Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.

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	1	1	Not reported
Food only	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Housing only	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Food and housing total	Not reported	Not reported	1
Transportation	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Other expenses	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

Financial Aid

3 TABLES

Need-based Aid Awarded

Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$0

State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0

Non-need-based Aid Awarded

Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$0

State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0

Institutional Aid

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Instructional Faculty And Class Size

3 TABLES

Instructional Faculty

I1 instructional faculty

Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.

I1 instructional faculty. Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
Measure	Full-time	Part-time	Total
Total instructional faculty	837	170	1007
Members of minority groups	264	33	297
Females	406	87	493
Males	431	83	514
Nonresidents	62	2	64
Doctorate or other terminal degree	820	167	987
Master's, but not terminal master's	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Bachelor's degree	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Unknown or other highest degree	17	3	20
Stand-alone graduate/professional programs	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

Student to Faculty Ratio

Fall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio22

based on ____ students19,544

and ____ faculty899

Undergraduate Class Size

I3 undergraduate class size

Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.

I3 undergraduate class size. Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
Measure	Class sections	Class subsections
2-9 students	93	Not reported
10-19 students	93	Not reported
20-29 students	202	Not reported
30-39 students	374	Not reported
40-49 students	93	Not reported
50-99 students	48	Not reported
100+ students	125	Not reported
Total	169	Not reported

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred

3 TABLES

Diploma/Certificates

Associate

Bachelors

J degrees conferred by discipline

Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.

J 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	Not reported	Not reported	3%
Architecture	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Area, ethnic, and gender studies	Not reported	Not reported	2%
Communication/journalism	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Communication technologies	Not reported	Not reported	3%
Computer and information sciences	Not reported	Not reported	16%
Personal and culinary services	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Education	Not reported	Not reported	2%
Engineering	Not reported	Not reported	4%
Engineering technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics	Not reported	Not reported	4%
Family and consumer sciences	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Law/legal studies	Not reported	Not reported	2%
English	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
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	14%
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	5%
Science technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Psychology	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
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	10%
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	7%
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	0%	0%	100%

How the class gets assembled.

Federal outcomes

The numbers, as published

Wait List

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