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UC Santa Cruz

UC Santa Cruz
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95064


Fax number: (831) 459-4452
Website: https://www.ucsc.edu/
UC Santa Cruz
Screen last updated on: January 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: November 30
Application fee: $70
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank not considered
  • recommendations not considered
  • standardized test scores not considered
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence important
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.98
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 99%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 64,757
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 30,474
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 11,919
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 1,573
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 4%
Admission may be deferred: no

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