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University of California-Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, CA
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Official name

University of California-Santa Cruz

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University of California-Santa Cruz is a public four-year school in Santa Cruz, CA, with its campus in a city. It was founded in 1965[1]. It has about 17,940 undergraduates[8].

Founding year: Wikidata (community-edited) · Other facts: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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61years of history[1]
  1. 1965Founded
  2. 2026Today
TypePublic
SettingCity
Undergraduates17,940[8]
From abroad3.0%[8]

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Academics

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Costs

What a year at University of California-Santa Cruz costs in 2026-27, for students (the school’s page does not say whether this is for students from abroad) and for in-state students[2]. (From the school’s page. For more specific information, visit the school’s page.)

$87,807[2]A year, for non-resident students
$7,317A month, on average
$351,228Four years, if prices stay the same
≈ ₩118.0Mat ₩per $1 · reference rate, editable

Where the money goes

Non-resident$87,807[2]a year
In-state$48,537[2]a year

$39,270 more a year than an in-state student, all of it tuition[2]

Non-residentIn-state
Tuition and fees$56,709[2]$17,439
Housing and food$21,957[2]$21,957
Books and supplies$1,212[2]$1,212
Transport and personal$3,720[2]$3,720
Health insurance and other$4,209[2]$4,209

In-state figures are for U.S. residents, 2026-27. They are not what an international student pays.

Help paying, for students from abroad

Need-based aidNot offered[3]
ScholarshipsLimited[3]

As described by the school. Monthly and four-year figures are our own arithmetic from the yearly total.

Housing and food

Reported by the school to the U.S. Department of Education · per year, all students[8]
Room and board, on campus$19,948[8]
Room and board, off campus (not with family)$19,560[8]

The Scorecard does not say whether first-year housing is guaranteed or how many students live on campus. Check the school’s housing page.

Scorecard averages · reference only

Average cost of attendance$41,179[8]
Tuition, in-state / out-of-state$16,005 / $50,205[8]

These averages include U.S. students and the aid they receive. They are not an international student’s net price.

Getting in

IELTS 6.5[4]or Duolingo 115
SAT not used[5]the school does not look at it
October 1 - November 30[6]UC application filing period (fall entry only) deadline

Scores may still be used to meet minimum requirements, for course placement and for some UC requirements.

The page says: “will not consider SAT or ACT test scores when making admissions decisions”

When to apply

From the school’s page · Oct 14, 2026[6]
  1. UC application filing period (fall entry only)October 1 - November 30[6]Late applications go through an appeals process

Dates can change. Check the school’s page before you apply.

Your application checklist

From the school’s page · Oct 14, 2026[7]
University of California application[7]
Proof of English proficiency, if your school did not teach mostly in English[7]
Official academic records only if admitted[7]
English scoreIELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 115[4]
EssayComing soon
InterviewComing soon

Filled marks come from the school. Dashed marks are not filled in yet.

Scores in detail

What the school asks for, and where its students land.

English test

TOEFL iBT, 1–6 scale
4.5[4]out of 6
IELTS
6.5[4]out of 9
Duolingo
115[4]out of 160

Stated as a minimum[4]

TOEFL, IELTS and DET are preferred; SAT, ACT, AP, IB or college English coursework are also accepted alternatives.

SAT and ACT

Coming soonTest score ranges are not reported for this school.

Extra steps for students from abroad

Coming soonRecords from outside the U.S., proof of funds for the visa and translations will be listed here.

How many get in

66%[8]Of applicants are admitted (U.S. and international together)
Coming soonApplications a year
Coming soonAdmitted from abroad
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Living in Santa Cruz

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Clubs, sports and activities

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