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Progressive, bold, fearless education that benefits both the individual and the planet.
Facts & Figures
UC Santa Cruz opened in 1965 with 650 students. In fall quarter of the 2020–2021 academic year, 15,366 undergraduate and 1,802 graduate students were enrolled.
Achievements
Achievements by UC Santa Cruz faculty and students have earned national and international recognition for the quality of research and teaching.
University News
See the latest news, achievements, milestones, and activities featuring UC Santa Cruz students, staff, and faculty.
Leadership
Cynthia Larive is UCSC's 11th chancellor, appointed in May 2019. A common thread throughout Larive’s career has been her commitment to student success, inclusion, and equity.
Banana Slug
In a world of beavers, bears, and bobcats, UCSC is home to the mighty Banana Slug—adopted as the official campus mascot in 1986 by a student vote.
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About UCSC
UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the intimacy of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university.
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The Colleges
UCSC residential learning colleges provide students with academic support, activities, and events that enhance the intellectual and social life of the campus.
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