Question 1

How many students are at University of California Santa Cruz?

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For Fall 2025, the total no. of students enrolled at UC Santa Cruz is 20,140. Out of this, 18,000+ are UG students and 1,940+ are PG students. UG International students: 3.3%Acceptance rate: Around 73%

Question 2

What is the student review of University of California Santa Cruz?

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The University of California Santa Cruz is among the top universities for international students to continue higher education in USA. As per Shiksha Study Abroad, UC Santa Cruz has been rated 4 out of 5. Other ratings are-ParticularsRatingsInternships3Part Time Work3Post Study Jobs5Quality of Faculty4Student Life5Value of Money4Public Transportation4Safety4Indian Food5

Question 3

Is UC Santa Cruz difficult to get into?

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For Indian students, UC Santa Cruz acceptance rate is around 73%. Indian students who have a good academic record will have a higher chance of admission.For admission to the UG courses of UC Santa Cruz, the students must have passed high schoolWhereas for admission to UC Santa Cruz PG courses, a Bachelor's degree is required

Question 4

Is University of California, Santa Cruz considered a Public Ivy?

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Yes, UC Santa Cruz is considered a public ivy university. Public Ivy universities are those public universities in the U.S. that are preceived to provide a college experience on the level of Ivy League universities. In 2025, this university ranked among the Top 15 Alt Ivies of 2025 by Town & Country.

Question 5

Which famous personality have studied at UC Santa Cruz?

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The alumni network at UC Santa Cruz include 145,000+ graduates worldwide. A few of the people who have studied at UCSC are-Andy Samberg- Comedian, Writer, Famous Actor (Brooklyn Nine-Nine)Maya Rudolph- Actress and ComedianRebecca Romijn- Actress and Former ModelTom Franco- ActorBell Hooks- Popular Author, TheoristEzra Klein- Journalist and Political Commentator

Question 6

What is the average salary of University of California Santa Cruz graduates?

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The average salary of University of California Santa Cruz graduates is USD 91k (INR 87.47 LPA) annually. UC Santa Cruz graduates work in top-notch sector such as Operations, Business Development, Education, Sales, Information Technology, Arts and Design, Finance, Research, etc.

Question 7

Who are the top employers of UC Santa Cruz graduates?

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Some of the top recruiters of UC Santa Cruz graduates, as per the details mentioned in First Destination Survey are-AmazonGoogleAppleMicrosoftKPMGGeneral MotorsTesla

Question 8

How can I apply to the University of California Santa Cruz as an international student?

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The University of California Santa Cruz offers more than 100 degree programs at undergraduate and graduate levels to international students. Students have to apply via the UC Santa Cruz application system. The application fee for UG and PG courses are-UG: USD 95 or INR 9kPG: USD 155 or INR 14.8k

Question 9

Is the GRE required for the University of California Santa Cruz?

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The GRE is required for some of their PG courses of UC Santa Cruz The applicant must review the complete list of application requirements, including LORs, SOPs, academic transcripts and many more. DepartmentProgram / Degree Objective (s)Exam (s) RequiredApplied MathematicsMAGRE General Test AND GRE Mathematics Subject ExamEconomicsPhD/MAGRE General TestMathematicsMA, MA/PhD, PhDGRE General Test AND GRE Mathematics Subject ExamTechnology ManagementPhDGRE General Test

Question 10

What is the Deans scholarship offered at UCSC?

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The newly admitted out of state and international first year and are automatically considered for the undergraduate Dean’s Award. First year students receive awards ranging from $12,000-$60,000 (INR 11.53 L - INR 57.6 L) paid evenly over the four years. In case a student becomes a California resident the scholarship will be automatically discontinued.

Question 11

What factors are considered for Dean's Award at UC Santa Cruz?

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UC Santa Cruz UG Dean's Award is a merit based scholarship. The students are considered automatically for this scholarship. The award amount is USD 12,000 - USD 100,000 paid evenly for 4 years. Holistic review is done for this scholarship, giving priority to the academic record.

Question 12

Is University of California Santa Cruz an expensive University?

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At the start of the University for California Santa Cruz application process, international students are required to pay an application fee of USD 95. The tuition fee at UC Santa Cruz are-Course levelAnnual Tuition Fee in INRUGINR 36.37 L - 43.52 LPGINR 29.79 L - 60.67 LConsiderable factors like housing, health insurance, personal expenses, books materials can add up to the entire cost of studying at UC Santa Cruz.

Question 13

What are the top 3 majors at University of California Santa Cruz?

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The University of California, Santa Cruz offers more than 74 majors and 43 minors at the UG level and 66+ graduate programs. The popular majors of UC Santa Cruz are-Computer ScienceBusiness / Managerial EconomicsPsychologyFilm / Video and Photographic ArtsBiology / Biological Sciences

Question 14

Is MS in Applied Economics & Finance course of UC Santa Cruz eligible for OPT?

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Yes, MS in Applied Economics & Finance course of UC Santa Cruz is a STEM OPT course. This course is of 1-year duration. It is one of the top picked course among Indian students. The graduates of this course have gone into Tech giants like Apple, Google, Amazon, Twitter, Bloomberg, etc. For admission to this course, a Bachelor's degree is required.

Question 15

What can I study at UC Santa Cruz?

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At UC Santa Cruz, 70+ UG majors are available. Whereas, at the PG level, around 66 courses are available. Study areas that are available are-ArtsSocial SciencesHumanitiesSciencesEngineering

Question 16

Is the University of California Santa Cruz a good University?

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The University California, Santa Cruz is one of the best public universities in the U.S. As per U.S. News, UC Santa Cruz ranks at #43 in the Top Public schools category in 2026. Whereas, in the National Universities category, this university ranks at #88 in 2026.

Question 17

Where does the University of California, Santa Cruz rank in Times Higher Education?

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The University of California, Santa Cruz ranking is #181 in 2026. Its ranking has improved massively from 2025 (#196). A few of the subject rankings are given below-Physical Sciences: #98Social Sciences: #126-150Education Studies: #151-175Computer Science: #176-200

Question 18

Does the University of California Santa Cruz offer on-campus housing facilities to students?

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The University of California Santa Cruz offers more than 10 residential colleges that is supported by a strong faculty and staff who provide academic support to the students along with organisation of activities for students, and events focusing on the enhancement of intellectual and social life of the students. Post acceptance to the University, the admitted students can select their college of preference from the 10 options provided by the University. Each college community offers a diverse background and academic goal to the students.

Course Name	Shiksha Popularity Ranking 2026 (Country)
Science	#50
M.A.	#75
MS	#104

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