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University of California-Santa Cruz Women's Swimming & Diving

The University of California-Santa Cruz women's swimming & diving program competes in NCAA Division III (D3) as a member of the Independent, based in Santa Cruz, California. The program is better funded than 82% of D3 women's swimming & diving programs, earning a B for resources. Academically, graduates outperform those at 51% of D3 women's swimming & diving programs, and the school is more affordable than 82% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
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
C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 51% of D3 women's swimming & diving programs academically.

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

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 82% of D3 women's swimming & diving 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
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$18,059
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$80
B

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 82% of D3 women's swimming & diving programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$175,045
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$77,424
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