University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA · Public
Popular programs at University of California-Santa Cruz
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Science. | 607 | |
| 2 | Psychology, General. | 431 | |
| 3 | Business/Managerial Economics. | 287 | |
| 4 | Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences. | 237 | |
| 5 | Sociology. | 223 | |
| 6 | Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | 192 | |
| 7 | Biology, General. | 184 | |
| 8 | Political Science and Government. | 172 | |
| 9 | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 172 | |
| 10 | Economics. | 162 | |
| 11 | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 153 | |
| 12 | Computer Engineering. | 132 | |
| 13 | Non-Professional Legal Studies. | 131 | |
| 14 | Cognitive Science. | 129 | |
| 15 | Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | 124 | |
| 16 | Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | 122 | |
| 17 | Mathematics. | 116 | |
| 18 | Design and Applied Arts. | 114 | |
| 19 | Anthropology. | 110 | |
| 20 | Fine and Studio Arts. | 101 |
Showing top 20 of 46 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of California-Santa Cruz?
University of California-Santa Cruz has an acceptance rate of 66% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for University of California-Santa Cruz?
SAT score data for University of California-Santa Cruz is not currently published.
How much does University of California-Santa Cruz cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at University of California-Santa Cruz is approximately $17,890 per year.
What is the graduation rate at University of California-Santa Cruz?
4-year graduation rate data for University of California-Santa Cruz is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.