University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, California · Public · Founded N/A
Avg Earnings (5yr)
$49,716
Acceptance Rate
63%
Graduation Rate
76%
Annual Tuition
$14,560
At a Glance
Total Students
17,812
Retention Rate
90%
Faculty Ratio
22
Financial Aid
29%
Median Debt
$16,666
Campus Setting
City
Institution Type
Public
Founded
N/A
Institution Overview
The University of California-Santa Cruz is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 62.5% and a student body of 17,812. The university has a strong retention rate of 89.7% and a graduation rate of 75.7%. The median debt for graduates is $16,666, and 29.4% of students receive financial aid.
One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $37,107, increasing to $49,716 after five years and $68,396 after ten years. In-state tuition costs $14,560.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$37k
1 YEAR
$50k
5 YEARS
$68k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, University of California-Santa Cruz alumni earn $37,107. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $49,716. Ten years after graduation, earnings reach $68,396. The median debt for graduates is $16,666.
The university has a 75.7% graduation rate and an 89.7% retention rate. The acceptance rate is 62.5%. The average in-state tuition is $14,560, and 29.4% of students receive financial aid.
Popular Programs
Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.
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Campus Location
Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA 95064-1011
University of California-Santa Cruz is located in Santa Cruz, California. The campus is in a city setting.