University of California-Santa Cruz Transfer and Admissions Information

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

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