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University of California-Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California, United States
University
Rankings2027

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QS World University Rankings (2027)
#458
Acceptance Rate
66%
Completion Rate
75%
Completion rate (U.S. College Scorecard, latest release): share of students who finish their degree. Not an employment rate.

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University Overview

High-level facts that define this university.

University Name
University of California-Santa Cruz
Location
Santa Cruz, California, United States
Undergraduate students
17940
International Students
3%
Student-to-Staff Ratio
22:1

Student Experience

Lifestyle signals that shape daily campus life.

Cultural Environment
Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle
Social Life
Urban
Climate
Mild coastal
Safety
7.5
City Characteristics
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)

Fees and entry for international students

Confirmed international fee
US$56,502/yr
2026-27, across 73 courses with a confirmed fee

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Courses at University of California-Santa Cruz

73 courses, A–Z.