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UC Santa Cruz Student Population Stats

Diversity Makes a Difference

Diversity can be somewhat of a buzzword with students and university admissions officers. For the purposes of producing diversity scores, College Factual defines diversity as the most plurality. Schools that score high in diversity metrics are those with the greatest variety in ethnicity, gender, age, and geographic location of origin.

Educate Yourself on Diversity at UC Santa Cruz, Including how Similar This School is to Others in the Nation.

UC Santa Cruz Enrollment Stats:

  • Diversity Rankings
  • Racial Demographics
  • Balance Between the Sexes
  • Geographic Diversity
  • Age Range
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Much Higher Than Average Diversity

We combine factors of racial, geographic, age and gender diversity to create an overall diversity ranking for each school.

University of California - Santa Cruz is considered to be very diverse across all factors, and is ranked #194 nationwide.

UC Santa Cruz Overall Diversity Score (83 out of 100)
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UC Santa Cruz Overall Diversity Rank (194 out of 2,475)
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Overall Diversity at University of California - Santa Cruz

High Racial Diversity

Many students value the opportunity to meet and learn from different racial and ethnic groups, which is possible at a diverse institution such as this one.

Sitting at #241, University of California - Santa Cruz is ranked quite high in ethnic diversity nationally.

UC Santa Cruz Ethic Diversity Rank (241 out of 2,718)
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Take a Deeper Look at Racial Diversity at UC Santa Cruz

The chart below will display the diversity of undergraduate students at UC Santa Cruz when it is available.

UC Santa Cruz boasts excellent racial diversity.

Ethnic Diversity of Undergraduates at University of California - Santa Cruz

Above average racial representation in faculty.

Ethnic Diversity of Faculty at University of California - Santa Cruz
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UC Santa Cruz Gender Ratio is Balanced

If you desire a campus with a relatively equal balance of males and females, this may be the school for you.

At University of California - Santa Cruz, the disparity between men and women on campus is far lower than the national average. The undergraduate student body at UC Santa Cruz is equally balanced.

This university is ranked at #250 in male to female diversity nationwide. The undergraduate population is comprised of 9,181 males and 8,611 females.

UC Santa Cruz Gender Diversity Rank (250 out of 2,718)
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Explore Male/Female Diversity at UC Santa Cruz

If available, the chart below includes the male to female percentage among UC Santa Cruz's undergraduate students.

The male to female ratio at UC Santa Cruz is excellent.

Male/Female Diversity of Undergraduates at University of California - Santa Cruz

If available, the chart below includes the male to female percentage among UC Santa Cruz's faculty.

The ratio of male to female faculty at UC Santa Cruz is excellent.

Male/Female Diversity of Faculty at University of California - Santa Cruz

Geographic Diversity is Above Average

Would you prefer a college that attracts students from all across the United States? If so this may be a good option for you.

We examined where each of the school's admitted students lived before attending to create the geographic diversity rating.

Over 90% of the students attending University of California - Santa Cruz come from within California. UC Santa Cruz's rating of #1,065 makes it above average in this factor.

UC Santa Cruz Location Diversity Rank (1,065 out of 2,525)
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Explore Nationwide Geographic Diversity

The undergraduate student body is split among 30 states (may include Washington D.C.), as shown in the chart below.

What States are Undergraduates at University of California - Santa Cruz From?

Presence of International Students at UC Santa Cruz

There is a mid sized group of about 1,912 international students at University of California - Santa Cruz representing at least 41 countries. Click on the UC Santa Cruz International Student Page for more information.

Age Range on Campus

Some learners prefer a campus filled with others who are a similar age to them, while some prefer a wide age range of students. Which is best for you?

The traditional student is between the ages of 18-21. At University of California - Santa Cruz, 71.5% of students are in the age 18 to 21 bracket, compared to the national average of 60%. We rank UC Santa Cruz #3,504 in the nation for student age diversity.

UC Santa Cruz Age Diversity Rank (3,504 out of 3,012)
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Analyze the age range of UC Santa Cruz students with the following chart.

Age of Undergraduates at University of California - Santa Cruz

Questions About Diversity

  • What do we mean when we refer to diversity in college?

    Broadly speaking, diversity is the word we use to describe a mixture of individuals and ideas, and the traditions, belief cultures and systems that come with them. Students who state that diversity in school is important to them are looking for institutions to provide a variety of curricular and non-curricular opportunities to learn from and learn with people of different ethnicities, races, ages, abilities, sexual identities, religions, and classes.

  • Is UC Santa Cruz supporting and attracting students from all economic backgrounds?

    Even a school with great racial, ethnic and geographic diversity may not be diverse when it comes to the income levels of their students. To get a better idea of how UC Santa Cruz is supporting low-income students check the Financial Aid Page.

  • How important is diversity to UC Santa Cruz?

    Diversity can be encouraged by the university in several ways. First, institutions should be making an effort to hire a varied faculty to engage students. But the school should also be doing the best they can to foster substantial connections between people from different backgrounds. This prevents faculty and students from self-segregating and promotes positive connections.

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