University of California: Santa Cruz
Academics
- Graduation Rate74%
- Majors Available95
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio22:1
- Retention Rate88%
AP Credit Policy
The University of California grants unit credit for designated College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations on which a student scores 3 or higher. Unit credit awarded for designated examinations may be applied toward UC Santa Cruz graduation requirements, including specific subjects and/or general education/breadth requirements.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral
- No majors found
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Special Academics Program
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- ROTC, Air Force
- ROTC, Army
- ROTC, Navy
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Undergraduate Research
- Visiting/Exchange Student Program
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