Last (alphabetically!) but certainly not least is UC Santa Cruz! A world-class public research school and gaming industry launch pad…
“With its jaw-dropping coastline, lush state forests and cosmopolitan vibe, UC Santa Cruz offers a lifestyle that’s tough to beat. And as one of the world’s top 50 universities, it has a world-class reputation to match. Here, nearly 20,000 students choose from 65 majors, across the arts, sciences and engineering. This rich diversity, combined with a close-knit community atmosphere, makes Santa Cruz a spectacular place to live and learn. We’re also renowned for the quality of our research…In 2018, we ranked third in the world for research influence. And in the past five years, Santa Cruz has won $680 million in grants and contracts.”
Who is UCSC looking for in their new freshman? We give you the answers straight from the admissions officers reading the applications:
Projected 2019 Fall Enrollment 3,728
Waitlist Offers 12,859
Waitlist Admits 4,686
SAT Range 1220-1420
Computer Science and Computer Engineering Selective Major Status – Must Apply to the Major Plus Select an Alternate
Top 25 Cool Schools for Sustainability Efforts – Sierra Magazine
Top WORLDWIDE Research University – Times Higher Ed
#2 Top Universities that Excel in Social Mobility – U.S. News\
For more about UC Santa Cruz visit: https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/campuses-majors/santa-cruz/
