{"id":1549,"date":"2025-05-29T10:36:02","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T10:36:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/?p=1549"},"modified":"2025-06-25T05:53:11","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T05:53:11","slug":"university-of-california-santa-cruz-fees-and-programs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/university-of-california-santa-cruz-fees-and-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"University of California, Santa Cruz Fees and Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/university-of-california-san-diego-ucsd-fees-and-programs\/\">University of California<\/a>, Santa Cruz (UC Santa Cruz) charges international undergraduate students an estimated total cost of attendance of around <\/span><b>$63,000 USD<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the 2023-2024 academic year. This amount includes tuition fees of approximately $43,000 USD and living expenses estimated at <\/span><b>$20,000 USD<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In Indian Rupees, this totals about <\/span><b>\u20b951,66,000 INR<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, based on the current exchange rate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UC Santa Cruz is a renowned public land-grant research university located on 2,001 acres of scenic hills overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Santa Cruz, California. It is recognized as a Public Ivy and is one of the ten campuses in the University of California system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The university offers strong academic programs with notable rankings in several fields according to US News. Computer Science is ranked #82, Physics at #85, Biological Sciences at #84, and Psychology at #86. Other well-ranked programs include Sociology (#62), Earth Sciences (#33), and Fine Arts (#134).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Situated on the coast of Monterey Bay, UC Santa Cruz combines a beautiful natural setting with high-quality education, making it a popular choice for students worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>For more information about University of California, Santa Cruz, <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/university-details\/university-of-california-santa-cruz\"><b>click here<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Know in detail about University of California, Santa Cruz\u2019s popular programs<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/program-details\/university-of-california-santa-cruz-bs-applied-mathematics\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BS In Applied Mathematics<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/program-details\/university-of-california-santa-cruz-bs-technology-information-management\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BS In Technology &amp; Information Management<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/program-details\/university-of-california-santa-cruz-ms-scientific-computing-applied-mathematics\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MS In Scientific Computing &amp; Applied Mathematics<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/program-details\/university-of-california-santa-cruz-ms-electrical-computer-engineering\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MS In Electrical &amp; Computer Engineering<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/program-details\/university-of-california-santa-cruz-phd-computer-science-engineering\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PhD In Computer Science &amp; Engineering<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/program-details\/university-of-california-santa-cruz-phd-astronomy-astrophysics\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PhD In Astronomy &amp; Astrophysics<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"111\">University of California, Santa Cruz Acceptance Rate<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"315\">\n<li data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"315\">\n<p data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"153\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"17\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Overall rate:<\/strong> Between <strong data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"37\">61%\u201365%<\/strong> for freshman applicants.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"315\">\n<li data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"235\">\n<p data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"235\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">In Fall 2024, UCSC admitted <strong data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"63\">46,582 out of 71,700 applicants<\/strong> (~65%)\u202f<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"315\">\n<p data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"315\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Other sources indicate a rate around <strong data-start=\"37\" data-end=\"44\">61%<\/strong>\u202f<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"353\">University of California, Santa Cruz Eligibility Criteria<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"391\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">To be minimally eligible, applicants must:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"906\">\n<li data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"516\">\n<p data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"435\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"34\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Complete UC &#8220;a\u2013g&#8221; requirements<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"516\">\n<li data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"516\">\n<p data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"516\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">15 college-prep courses total, with at least 11 completed before senior year\u202f<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"646\">\n<p data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"561\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"19\" data-is-only-node=\"\">High School GPA<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"646\">\n<li data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"646\">\n<p data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"646\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Minimum <strong data-start=\"8\" data-end=\"15\">3.0<\/strong> in \u201ca\u2011g\u201d courses for California residents; <strong data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"66\">3.4<\/strong> for non-residents\u202f<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"776\">\n<p data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"691\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"35\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Entry-Level Writing Requirement<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"776\">\n<li data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"776\">\n<p data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"776\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Must satisfy via placement, test scores, or coursework\u202f<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"906\">\n<p data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"821\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"30\" data-is-only-node=\"\">For International Students<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"906\">\n<li data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"906\">\n<p data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"906\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Equivalent coursework, <strong data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"34\">3.4 GPA<\/strong>, English proficiency tests, and visa documentation\u202f<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"946\">University of California, Santa Cruz Admission Requirements<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"985\"><strong>First-Year (Freshman) Applicants:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1357\">\n<li data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1067\">\n<p data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1067\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Comprehensive review using <strong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"59\">13 faculty-approved criteria<\/strong> (academic record, activities, personal insight responses)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1149\">\n<p data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1149\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"30\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Test-optional \/ test\u2011blind<\/strong>: UCSC does <strong data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"66\">not consider SAT\/ACT<\/strong> scores\u202f<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1191\">\n<p data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1191\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"32\" data-is-only-node=\"\">No letters of recommendation<\/strong> needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1233\">\n<p data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1233\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Common Application + UC-specific essays (personal insight questions).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1275\">\n<p data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1275\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Official high school transcripts.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1357\">\n<p data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1357\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Conditional on meeting all <strong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"54\">\u201ca\u2011g\u201d and GPA standards<\/strong> by graduation\u202f<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re planning to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/study-in-usa\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study in United States<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, check out our comprehensive guide covering everything you need to know from top universities and popular programs to career prospects, tuition fees, cost of living, scholarships, visas, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/contact-us\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1550\" src=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/University-of-California-Santa-Cruz.png\" alt=\"University of California, Santa Cruz\" width=\"935\" height=\"292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/University-of-California-Santa-Cruz.png 935w, https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/University-of-California-Santa-Cruz-300x94.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 935px) 100vw, 935px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Planning to study abroad? 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This amount includes tuition fees of approximately $43,000 USD and living expenses estimated at $20,000 USD. In Indian Rupees, this totals about \u20b951,66,000 INR, based on the <a href=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/university-of-california-santa-cruz-fees-and-programs\/\" class=\"more-link\">&#8230;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  University of California, Santa Cruz Fees and Programs<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1551,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"ub_ctt_via":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[26],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1549","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-programs"],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/University-of-California-Santa-Cruz-Fees-and-Programs.png","author_info":{"display_name":"Karan Sharma","author_link":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/author\/applybuds\/"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1549"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1549"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1549\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2133,"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1549\/revisions\/2133"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1551"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1549"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1549"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1549"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}