What division is University of California-Santa Cruz?

University of California-Santa Cruz competes at the NCAA Division III level.

How big is University of California-Santa Cruz?

University of California-Santa Cruz has an enrollment of approximately 17,940 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at University of California-Santa Cruz?

University of California-Santa Cruz has an acceptance rate of 66%.

How do I get recruited to play at University of California-Santa Cruz?

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University of California-Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, CAD-III

HSIVisit athletics site

NCAA Division III

Division

17,940

Enrollment

66%

Acceptance

75%

Graduation

88%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Solid retention.

University of California-Santa Cruz is a NCAA Division III program, located in Santa Cruz, CA. We map football, basketball, and track & field at University of California-Santa Cruz, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions. HSI designated institution.

Academics

Graduation

75%

Acceptance

66%

Student:Faculty

22:1

Retention

88%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Moderate

Median Earnings

$49,716

Coaching Staff121 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About University of California-Santa Cruz Athletics

University of California-Santa Cruz is a NCAA Division III athletic program located in Santa Cruz, CA. With an enrollment of 17,940 students, University of California-Santa Cruz offers a large campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at University of California-Santa Cruz with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The school maintains a 75% graduation rate.

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