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University of California-Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, CA, USA

✓ SEVP Certified
Urban campus
Financial aid available
#201
THE World Ranking
Times Higher Education
#458
QS World Ranking
QS World University Rankings
#129
U.S. News Ranking
U.S. News & World Report
66%
Acceptance rate
Verified May 2026

About UC Santa Cruz

Explore this institution’s programs and opportunities below.

Location

Santa Cruz, CA, USA

SEVP & Work Rights

SEVP Certified Institution
OPT Available
No
CPT Available
No
STEM Designated
No

Key Stats

Acceptance Rate
65.8%

Country average: 72.5%

International Tuition
$50,205/yr

Country average: $21,775/yr

Total Students
17,940
Campus Setting
Urban
Student/faculty ratio
22:1

Outcomes

Freshman retention
88%
Graduation rate (6yr)
75%
Median earnings (10yr)
$68,396

Profile

Classification
Doctoral / Research University
Endowment
$165M
Avg net price (after aid)
$17,890/yr

Rankings

US News
#129
QS World
#458
Times Higher Ed
#201

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