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University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, California
Public
4 year
16K
Full + Part time Students
1:18
Faculty to Student Ratio
8%
Transfer Student Ratio
$21.9K
Avg. Financial Aid
The Santa Cruz campus of the University of California, having passed the 40th anniversary of its founding, is making its mark as a premier research university with a commitment to educational programs that promote active learning, critical thinking and involvement with the research mission. With recognized centers of excellence in many areas as well as emerging strengths, the campus is poised to move into a leadership role in developing and promoting new areas of research and learning based upon solid expertise in the traditional disciplines and strong inter-disciplinary foundations.
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Overview
Total Faculty
547
Full-Time Undergraduate
15,562
Part-Time Undergraduate
416
Application Acceptance Rate
67%
Transfer Students
1,210
Programs
104
Programs
Courses
3,168
Courses
Equivalencies
1,289 outgoing
Equivalencies
Financial Information
In-State Tuition
$13,416
Out-of-State Tuition
$36,294
Books and Supplies
$1,406
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid
54%
Federal Loans: Average amount received
$6,160
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid
64%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received
$15,766
Information for Transfer In Students
Accepts Transfers:
UC Santa Cruz is a transfer friendly school.
Application Deadlines for Transfer
Fall
November 1 - 30
Transfer Application Requirements
Minimum GPA:
The minimum GPA requirement for transfer admission consideration is 2.4 (on a 4.0 scale), and 2.8 for nonresidents.
Official Transcripts:
Official transcripts from all previously attended postsecondary institutions are required.
SAT Scores:
If you're a freshman or sophomore applicant (less than 60 transferable credits), you'll have to include your scores from the ACT With Writing or the SAT Reasoning Test, plus two SAT Subject Tests in two different disciplines.
Letters of Recommendation:
UC Santa Cruz does not publish a requirement for letters of recommendation; however, they do require a statement of good standing from your prior institution.
Essay:
Think about the admissions/scholarship officers who will read your statement and what you want them to understand about you. While your statement is only one of many factors we consider, it helps provide context for the rest of your application.
Application Fee:
There is a $60 nonrefundable, nontransferable application fee ($70 for international applicants).
Interview:
A personal interview is not required.
Other Requirements:
See the Admissions page of our website for completion of course pattern requirements.
Apply Here:
www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/apply-online/index.html
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Transfer Credit Policy
Minimum Grade:
If you have less than 60 transferable credits, you must apply as a freshman. The max credits accepted from a 2-year is 70 semester/105 quarter units, 90/135 from a 4 year.
Transfer Policy Document:
UC Santa Cruz Transfer Admissions Guide.pdf
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University of California-Santa Cruz
Address:
1156 High St
Santa Cruz, California 95064
United States
Main Phone:
(831) 459-0111
Website:
www.ucsc.edu/
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Contacts
Transfer Admission Contact:
Admissions Counselor
831-459-4008
donotreply@academyone.com
Last updated on 5/23/2022 by AcademyOne.
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