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University of California-Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, CA
NCAA D2
17,812 Students
Website
Financial Profile

How much is tuition at University of California-Santa Cruz?

In-State Tuition$14,560
Out-of-State Tuition$45,337

What is the acceptance rate at University of California-Santa Cruz?

Acceptance Rate63%
Return on Investment

What are the post-graduate earnings for University of California-Santa Cruz alumni?

The median salary of alumni 10 years after enrolling is $68,396. This metric serves as a powerful indicator of the networking opportunities, degree strength, and long-term financial security provided by this institution.

10-Year Median Salary$68,396
Tier 2: Developmental

Men Basketball

Building program. Limited athletic aid, standard gear allocations.

Operating Budget$326,109
Budget Power~22 In-State Full Rides
Tier 2: Developmental

Women Basketball

Building program. Limited athletic aid, standard gear allocations.

Operating Budget$327,815
Budget Power~22 In-State Full Rides
Tier 2: Developmental

Men Track & Field

Building program. Limited athletic aid, standard gear allocations.

Operating Budget$139,003
Budget Power~9 In-State Full Rides
Tier 2: Developmental

Men Cross Country

Building program. Limited athletic aid, standard gear allocations.

Operating Budget$139,003
Budget Power~9 In-State Full Rides
Tier 2: Developmental

Women Track & Field

Building program. Limited athletic aid, standard gear allocations.

Operating Budget$128,733
Budget Power~8 In-State Full Rides
Tier 2: Developmental

Women Cross Country

Building program. Limited athletic aid, standard gear allocations.

Operating Budget$128,733
Budget Power~8 In-State Full Rides
Tier 2: Developmental

Women Golf

Building program. Limited athletic aid, standard gear allocations.

Operating Budget$241,914
Budget Power~16 In-State Full Rides
Tier 2: Developmental

Men Soccer

Building program. Limited athletic aid, standard gear allocations.

Operating Budget$290,879
Budget Power~19 In-State Full Rides
Tier 2: Developmental

Women Soccer

Building program. Limited athletic aid, standard gear allocations.

Operating Budget$327,299
Budget Power~22 In-State Full Rides
Tier 2: Developmental

Men Swimming and Diving (combined)

Building program. Limited athletic aid, standard gear allocations.

Operating Budget$185,798
Budget Power~12 In-State Full Rides
Tier 2: Developmental

Women Swimming

Building program. Limited athletic aid, standard gear allocations.

Operating Budget$171,561
Budget Power~11 In-State Full Rides
Tier 2: Developmental

Men Tennis

Building program. Limited athletic aid, standard gear allocations.

Operating Budget$200,411
Budget Power~13 In-State Full Rides
Tier 2: Developmental

Women Tennis

Building program. Limited athletic aid, standard gear allocations.

Operating Budget$192,390
Budget Power~13 In-State Full Rides
Tier 2: Developmental

Men Volleyball

Building program. Limited athletic aid, standard gear allocations.

Operating Budget$257,064
Budget Power~17 In-State Full Rides
Tier 2: Developmental

Women Volleyball

Building program. Limited athletic aid, standard gear allocations.

Operating Budget$312,692
Budget Power~21 In-State Full Rides
Benchmarks & Percentiles

Institutional Rankings

Overall placement across the country

Home RegionCA Conference Tier
Alumni ROI

Post-Grad Salary

$68,396

National Salary Rank#351 / 2,819
State Salary Rank#55 / 249
Percentile RangeTop 12%
Tuition Cost

In-State Cost

$14,560

National Cost Rank#1,534 / 2,819
State Cost Rank#145 / 246
Percentile RangeTop 54%
Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

63%

National Acceptance Rank#483 / 2,819
State Acceptance Rank#51 / 242
Percentile RangeTop 17%