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University of California-Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, CA · Public · 17,940 students

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$68k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
66%Acceptance Rate
75%Graduation Rate
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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)75.1%
Students who graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rate (4 years)61.5%
Students who graduate on time
First-Year Retention Rate87.9%
Students who return for sophomore year
First-Generation Students36.7%
Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

Test score data not available for this institution.

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Computer Science16.3%
Biological Sciences14.9%
Social Sciences10.2%
Psychology9.6%
Business & Marketing6.5%
Engineering4.4%
Mathematics2.1%
History2.0%
Education1.6%
Health Sciences0.4%

Faculty & Resources

$18k
Average Faculty Salary/Year
$14k
Instructional Spend per Student
$165M
Total Endowment

University of California-Santa Cruz — Academics

University of California-Santa Cruz has a graduation rate of 75.1%, which is above the national average and reflects strong academic support and student outcomes.

The first-year retention rate is 87.9%, meaning the vast majority of students return for their sophomore year — a strong indicator of student satisfaction.

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