University of California-Santa Cruz
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.
In its 2024-25 report, University of California-Santa Cruz says 69,796 first-year students applied and 45,631 were admitted, an acceptance rate of 65%. 4,367 admitted students enrolled (9.6% yield). Waitlist: 15,397 offered a spot, 10,111 accepted one, and 3,339 admitted from it.
How the class gets assembled.
No Early Decision reported
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.
Applicants69,796reported count
Admits45,63165%
Class seats4,36710% yield
Exact admission 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.
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
| 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.
First generation: Very ImportantLegacy: Very ImportantGeography: Very ImportantState residency: Very ImportantDemonstrated interest: Very Important
This school marks applicant interest as Very Important. Read yield and wait-list behavior with that policy in mind.
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
302numbers from this report.
General Information
3 TABLESName 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 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
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 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 | 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 |
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 |
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.
| 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.
| 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 |
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 TABLESC1 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
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
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 | — | — | — |
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
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 | 5953 | 5479 | 496 | 12123 |
| Admitted | 3848 | 3504 | 323 | 7807 |
| Enrolled | 645 | 506 | 104 | 1274 |
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
Fall Reply Date: Day1
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 TABLESDistance learningX
Double majorX
Exchange student program (domestic)X
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Undergraduate ResearchX
Arts/fine artsX
English (including composition)X
HistoryX
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Student Life
3 TABLESPercent 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 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
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 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://app.meadowfi.com/ucsc
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 TABLESScholarships/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
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
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:&RPPRQ'DWD6HW 4 5
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESI1 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 |
Fall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio22
based on ____ students19,544
and ____ faculty899
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 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 | 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% |
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