Santa Cruz, California · Basic research profile · Information checked Aug 2026
University of California-Santa Cruz
University of California-Santa Cruz is a public institution in Santa Cruz, California. The listed annual cost before aid is about $71,083. It reports aid for 27.5% of international students.
This profile contains basic institutional context. BD2US has not completed its detailed deadline, testing, English-proficiency, and scholarship review for this college.
At a glance
Start with the numbers—then investigate the story.
Annual cost of attendance
$71,083Calculated from official information · 2023-24 · U.S. Department of Education NCES/IPEDS. Previous-cycle on-campus estimate calculated from the official out-of-state tuition and fees, books, room and board, and other-expense components.International students receiving aid
27.5%This published share describes past awards; availability does not guarantee affordability.Average international award
$6,604An average is not a promise. Award amounts can differ substantially by student.Overall acceptance rate
62.538%Calculated from official information · 2023-24 · U.S. Department of Education NCES/IPEDS. Institution-wide context, never an estimate of your individual chance.International acceptance rate
Not yet confirmedOfficial review still needed. A separate international rate is not reliably published for many colleges.Ranking context
=458 global · QS 2027Universities show only their official QS 2027 global rank.Application plans and deadlines
Know which choices restrict you—and when each item is due.
Nonbinding application plan.
November 30, 2026
Application requirements
Testing, English proficiency, and scholarships
SAT / ACT
UC does not consider SAT or ACT for admission or scholarships
- SAT composite
- Not listed
- Math middle 50%
- Not listed
- EBRW middle 50%
- Not listed
- SAT submitted
- 0%
UC campuses do not consider SAT or ACT for admission decisions or scholarships. Submitted scores may only support limited eligibility requirements or placement after enrollment, and English-proficiency evidence remains separate.
Official testing policy ↗ · Checked Aug 2026
English proficiency
Reviewed test routes
- TOEFL iBT new scale
- 4.5
- IELTS
- 6.5
- Duolingo
- 115
- ACT ELA
- 24
- SAT Writing and Language
- 31
Applicants with fewer than three years of English-medium secondary schooling generally need proof. Current routes include TOEFL new-scale 4.5, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 115, ACT English Language Arts 24, SAT Writing and Language 31, qualifying AP or IB English results, or an approved UC-transferable composition course.
Official English-test guidance ↗ · Checked Aug 2026
Scholarships to check
No named scholarship confirmed
Missing does not mean unavailable. Search the college's official undergraduate scholarships and international financial-aid pages.
Bangladesh applicant lens
What this information means
Treat affordability as a first filter
The listed price is high enough that a Bangladeshi applicant needing substantial support should confirm international need-based aid or named scholarships before investing heavily in the application.
Aid prevalence is not aid generosity
27.5% receiving aid shows how common an award was in the reported year, while the average award helps estimate scale. Neither figure explains your likely package or the current policy.
Selectivity needs context
The overall rate does not account for international status, aid need, program demand, or the strength of your preparation. Use it only to balance the list, not to label the college a safety.
Fall 2027 research checklist
Verify these before the college enters your final list.
- Affordability: net price for international students, need-based eligibility, merit awards, renewal conditions, and indirect costs.
- Application policy: Fall 2027 testing requirements, English-proficiency routes, application plans, fee waivers, and deadlines.
- Academic fit: intended major, curriculum flexibility, first-year support, research access, and any portfolio or prerequisite requirements.
- International support: housing, health insurance, airport arrival, visa-document timeline, campus employment, and advising.
Climate context
Annual average 13.7°C; January is typically the coldest month and August the warmest.
Campus safety
Review the college's official annual security report and compare definitions, campus size, and reporting years.
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Identity, overall admission counts, and available score ranges are checked against U.S. Department of Education information. Confirm changing application policies on the college's official pages.
See the original research note
University of California-Santa Cruz is a public institution located in Santa Cruz, California. The campus setting is city: small and it is a L (10K-20K) size school. For financial aid, the total cost of attendance is approximately $74,131 per year, approximately 27% of international students receive financial aid with an average award of $6,604. Regarding admissions, its overall acceptance rate is 64%. An important note: -