University of California-Santa Cruz admissions
Santa Cruz, CA
University of California-Santa Cruz acceptance rate
65.8%
47,186 of 71,722 applicants were admitted in the 2024 cycle (U.S. Dept. of Education IPEDS data).
Moderately selective. With a rate like this, University of California-Santa Cruz is often a target for students with solid grades and test scores.
Key numbers
- Yield: 9% of admitted students enrolled (4,383 of 47,186).
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Common questions about University of California-Santa Cruz
What is the acceptance rate at University of California-Santa Cruz?
University of California-Santa Cruz admitted 65.8% of applicants (47,186 of 71,722) in the 2024 admissions cycle, according to U.S. Department of Education IPEDS data.
How many admitted students enroll at University of California-Santa Cruz?
4,383 of the 47,186 admitted students enrolled, a yield of 9%. Yield is the share of admitted students who choose to attend.
How do you compare at University of California-Santa Cruz?
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