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$16,005
per year
In-State Tuition
47%
Acceptance Rate
75%
Graduation Rate
88%
Retention Rate
UC Santa Cruz is a research university known for computer science and games, marine sciences, environmental studies, astronomy, and its stunning redwood forest campus above Monterey Bay.
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This school does not award transfer credit for CLEP exams. AP Exams and Dual Enrollment are recommended alternatives.
Technology & Computer Science
Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Business & Finance
Digital Media & Content
Healthcare & Medicine
Social Services & Nonprofit
Science & Research
Education
6
Sports
5
Men's teams
5
Women's teams
Team Sports(3)
Basketball
Soccer
Volleyball
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
Golf
Aquatic Sports(1)
Swimming and Diving
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In-State Students
Out-of-State Students
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$8,717
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$68,396
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,666
Among completers who borrowed
CLEP Credits Not Accepted
This school does not award credit for CLEP exams. Consider AP Exams (score 4-5) or Dual Enrollment courses instead.
Explore AP ExamsVerified Jul 2026
University of California Santa Cruz does not award transfer credit for CLEP exams. Your CLEP scores may still qualify for course placement to skip introductory classes.
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Type
Public University
Location
Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz County
Control
Public
Programs Listed
39 career paths
GI Bill Certified
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