11% of the students at University of California-Santa Cruz are registered with the college's disability services office.
| In-state | Out of state | |
| Cost of Attendance | $37,858 | $67,612 |
| Tuition | $14,070 | $43,824 |
| Room & Board (on-campus) | $17,429 | $17,429 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,180 | $1,180 |
| Transportation & Other | $5,179 | $5,179 |
| Percentage of students receiving some need-based aid | 77% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some Federal aid | 36% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some institutional aid | 66% | |
| Percentage of students with education loans | 47% |
The Undergraduate Honors at University of California-Santa Cruz offers students enriched academic opportunities in all majors. An Honors College can be thought of as a school within a school and is offered by many public universities. Check out the program, requirements, cost and then see if this is something that is of interest to you.
University of California-Santa Cruz's Admissions Page
In 2020, the average GPA of students admitted to University of California-Santa Cruz was 3.50.
In 2020, 89% of applicants submitted SAT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Math | EBRW |
| 25th Percentile | 580 | 580 |
| 75th Percentile | 690 | 670 |
In 2020, 32% of applicants submitted ACT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Composite | Writing |
| 25th Percentile | 25 | - |
| 75th Percentile | 33 | - |
| Computer Science |
| Psychology, General |
| Business/Managerial Economics |
| Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology |
| Environmental Studies |