University of California-Santa Cruz California

UC Santa Cruz is a research university in California's coastal mountains with computer science as its primary strength.

College statistics

Address:
1156 High St
Santa Cruz, CA
95064
Sector Group:
Public 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
www.ucsc.edu/
Setting:
City
Research Activity Tier:
Research 1: Very High Spending and Doctorate Production
Economic Mobility Index:
Lower Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

University of California-Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz, California, is a research-intensive public university classified as Research 1 for very high research spending and doctorate production. The campus enrolls about 19,800 students and emphasizes computer and information sciences alongside a broad range of graduate and undergraduate programs.

In-state tuition runs $12,260 annually with total cost of attendance at $32,208 when factoring in room and board of $19,948. Out-of-state students pay $44,148 in tuition and face a total cost of attendance of $64,096. The university admits about 63% of applicants, making admissions moderately selective.

The 6-year graduation rate and test score data are not publicly listed here; prospective students should verify these on the official website at www.ucsc.edu/. This school works well for students interested in computer science and technical fields who want a research university experience within the UC system and are prepared for the cost structure of a flagship public institution.