University of California, Santa Cruz

Overview

The University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) is a public research university in Santa Cruz, California, United States, and a campus of the University of California system.

History

UCSC was founded in 1965.

Programs

Programs span arts, humanities, physical and biological sciences, engineering, social sciences and interdisciplinary graduate research.

Tuition

Tuition and mandatory fees depend on the program, study level, residency or citizenship status, and academic year. Applicants should use the university’s official current tuition or cost-of-attendance page for the exact amount.

Admission

Admission requirements vary by program and applicant category. Applicants should check the university’s official admissions pages for prerequisites, language requirements, documents and current deadlines.