About the Campus

UC Santa Cruz has a current enrollment of more than 15,000 students. Undergraduates pursue course work in 63 majors, and graduate students work toward master's degrees, doctoral degrees, and graduate certificates in 34 academic fields. Above: Students pass through the Science Hill area of the campus, a picturesque cluster of science buildings, including the award-winning Science & Engineering Library. [More about UCSC's academic offerings]

HIGHLIGHTS

Reputation, Rankings, and Distinctions

In a survey of 60 elite universities, UC Santa Cruz ranked 15th for the percentage of its students whose bachelor's degree led to doctorates. In the UC system, only Berkeley (14th) finished higher. [More]

Faculty Excellence

Faculty who have been attracted to Santa Cruz include two of the University of California's honored University Professors, 22 members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, 13 members of the National Academy of Sciences, and two members of the Institute of Medicine. [More]

HEADLINES

UCSC’s Banana Slug among ESPN’s top 10 best team names [More]

UCSC ranked first in nation for research impact in physics [More]

EPA ranks UC Santa Cruz the sixth largest 'green power' purchaser among campuses [More]

Economics Department at UC Santa Cruz ranked ninth in world in international finance [More]