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University of California-Santa Cruz Women's Swimming

The University of California-Santa Cruz women's swimming program competes in NCAA Division III (D3) as a member of the Independent, based in Santa Cruz, California. The program is better funded than 98% of D3 women's swimming programs, earning an A for resources. Academically, graduates outperform those at 80% of D3 women's swimming programs, and the school is more affordable than 72% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Number of athletes on the team roster.
30
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division III (D3)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Independent
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
21,313
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
66%
State
California
City
Santa Cruz
Address
1156 High St
Staff
Hailey Garlich
Head Coach
B

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 80% of D3 women's swimming programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
88%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree on time.
75%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median graduate earnings 6 years after enrollment.
$49,716
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median graduate earnings 10 years after enrollment.
$68,396
B

Cost of Attendance

This school is more affordable than 72% of D3 women's swimming programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$12,260
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$44,148
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
Not reported
Average Net Price
Average cost after grants and scholarships.
$18,059
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$80
A

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 98% of D3 women's swimming programs.

Total Revenue
Total annual program revenue from all sources.
$171,561
Operating Budget
Annual program spending on operations, travel, and staff.
$75,272
Est. Athletic Aid per Athlete
Estimated average athletic scholarship per roster spot.
Not reported
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