University of California, Santa Cruz
Admissions
Interested in attending University of California, Santa Cruz?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of California, Santa Cruz, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into University of California, Santa Cruz?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, UC Santa Cruz accepted 61% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.
In the most recent year, 65,438 people applied and 42,130 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of California, Santa Cruz:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 10% ended up enrolling at University of California, Santa Cruz, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into University of California, Santa Cruz by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things UC Santa Cruz considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Application Essay
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- State Residency
Important
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Talent/Ability
Considered
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Class Rank
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- Standardized Test Scores
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of California, Santa Cruz?
Grades
Students who recently attended University of California, Santa Cruz as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.83.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
UC Santa Cruz is Test Blind. This means the school does consider test scores when making admission decisions, even if they are submitted.
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to University of California, Santa Cruz. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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