University of California-Santa Cruz
University of California, Santa Cruz is located in a stunning mountain ridge above the beach surf town of Santa Cruz. It stands out with strong student activism and a range of highly regarded academic programs, including Molecular & Cell Biology, Psychology, Business Management Economics, and an accelerated joint law program (with UC Hastings) that allows students to earn a bachelor's degree and JD law degree.
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The ScholarMatcher rates schools on a 1.0-4.0 scale in four areas: financial aid, academic strength, student support services, and post-graduate affordability, with an overall average score as well. A 2 is average, a 3 is very good, and a 4 is exceptional. Since ScholarMatcher only includes excellent schools, you won’t see many 1s, except for financial aid. Schools with a 1 in financial aid offer great education, but you may need extra scholarships to afford them. Don't let a 1 in financial aid stop you from applying—just be ready to seek other financial resources if needed.
measures the ability of a school to provide robust financial aid for students with households earning less than $48,000 a year.
measures the schools’ abilities on retention and graduation rates.
measures the schools’ ability to provide robust academic support and student services.
measures the schools’ ability in providing an affordable education for students from low income households, with an emphasis on loan debt levels.
