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University of California-Santa Cruz — Admissions Profile Report 2025

Admissions profile 2025

University of California-Santa Cruz is a public, doctoral / research institution in California. This report summarizes admissions activity from 2025 federal data.

Acceptance rate

65.8%

moderately selective

Out of every 100 applicants

Out of every 100 applicants Admitted 66/100; Denied 34/100
  • Admitted 66/100
  • Denied 34/100

Selectivity tier

Selectivity tier Most selective 0–10%; Highly selective 10–25%; Selective 25–50%; Moderately selective 50–75%; Open 75–100%. This school: 65.8%. Most selective 0%–10% Highly selective 10%–25% Selective 25%–50% ► Moderately selective 50%–75% 65.8% Open 75%–100%

Race / ethnicity of undergraduates

Race / ethnicity of undergraduates Stacked bar: White 30.6%, Hispanic 28.6%, Asian 24.3%, Two or more 8.9%, Non-resident 3%, Unknown 2.3%, Black 2.1%, Native 0.2%, Pacific Islander 0.1%. 30.6% 28.6% 24.3% 8.9% White 30.6% Hispanic 28.6% Asian 24.3% Two or more 8.9% Non-resident 3.0% Unknown 2.3% Black 2.1% Native 0.2% Pacific Islander 0.1%

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