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University of California, Santa Cruz.

Santa Cruz, California · Public · Urban campus

A large public university in Santa Cruz, CA, with an urban campus. It admits 82% of applicants.

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Admit rate
82%
Undergraduates
17,812
Cost a year, before aid
$87,807
Average after aid, US families
$17,890
Graduate within 6 years
75%
International students
3%
Median earnings, 10 years on
$68,396

Most popular majors

Share of graduates in each field.

  • Computer Science17%
  • Multidisciplinary Studies16%
  • Biology & Biomedical Sciences14%
  • Social Sciences9%
  • Visual & Performing Arts6%
  • Business & Marketing6%

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