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 receives 'intent to register' statements from more than 3,500 students [More]

Fifth annual Graduate Research Symposium presents impressive student work [More]

Rep. Sam Farr lauds Peace Corps volunteers at UCSC reception [More]

UC Santa Cruz's fall 2009 'admit rate' reflects increasing competitiveness for freshman spaces [More]

New general education requirements emphasize bold interdisciplinary themes, global engagement [More]

UCSC's housing practices lauded with cover story [More]