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Best Things

  1. The beautiful campus
  2. The friendly deer
  3. Convenient public transportation
  4. Great facilities
  5. Approachable people
  6. Activists
  7. Fun downtown area
  8. Student ideological diversity
  9. The unique quarter system
  10. The amazing views

Happy Students

89% of students return after their first year.

Proven Success

74% of students will complete their education and graduate with a degree.

Knowledgeable Professors

91% of students surveyed rated the general knowledge of professors as above average.

Low-Stress Course Load

68% of students surveyed rated the manageability of work as above average.

Big Dorms

73% of students surveyed felt that dorms were more spacious than average.

Accepting Campus Community

74% of students surveyed said that the campus community as a whole is very accepting of members of minority groups.

Learn from the Best

95% of faculty have earned the highest degree in their field.

Help to Succeed

The school has academic and career counseling available to help you when you need it.

Get AP Credit

If you took AP classes in high school, you might be able to get college credit for them.

Work Part-Time During School

Employment services are available for students.

Help Getting Hired

Placement services are available to graduates.

Students Stick Around

Only 8% of students transfer out.

Extremely Diverse

One of the most racially diverse campuses—50% of students are minorities.

Top Rankings and Student Raves About Them

Campus Dining at University of California - Santa Cruz

pmdaniel

Molecular Biology '13

3.8
B+

UCSC Dining

The quality of the dining hall food varies; some days the meals are very appetizing but other days you really have to get creative. There are many dining options on campus because there are 5 dining halls (one for every two colleges), you can eat as much as you want, and usually one or two DHs have late night dining. In addition there are several on-campus eateries and cafes which serve very good food. You are also given 50 flexi dollars at the beginning of each quarter to use at these eateries.

Jul 30, 2010

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Weather at University of California - Santa Cruz

pmdaniel

Molecular Biology '13

4.2
A-

Weather

The weather on campus is very relaxing and comfortable in the fall and spring. Santa Cruz has a Mediteranean climate but it also doesn't get too hot because its right next to the ocean. However, in the winter the weather can be kind of bipolar so you should have a rain coat and some warm clothes.

Jul 30, 2010

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Campus Strictness at University of California - Santa Cruz

lupeswrld

Environmental Studies '15

5.0
A+

Chill

If you draw attention to the "bad" things you're doing... You will potentially be punished for it.

BUT We have a naked run, and no one stops us. We have rallies and protests and the police support us. We celebrate 4/20 & police parade to make sure no one gets hurt... Get the picture?

Be Chill & You Wont Be Disturbed.

Mar 12, 2012

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