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OFFICIAL SCORECARD
University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA · Public
Acceptance rate
65.8%
Average SAT
Not published
Tuition, out-of-state (yr)
$50,205
Tuition, in-state (yr)
$16,005
Undergraduates
17,940
Median earnings, 10 yrs
$68,396
Type
Public
State
California (CA)
International students
3.0%
STEM degrees
43%
🎓 43% of degrees here are in STEM fields — international students graduating in a STEM major qualify for up to 3 years of OPT work authorization in the US (vs. 1 year for other majors), which matters if you plan to work after graduation.
Figures come from the US Department of Education College Scorecard. For current admission policies and costs, always check the school's official website.