Santa Cruz, CA Colleges
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz ( /ˈsæntə ˈkruːz/, Spanish: Holy Cross) is the county seat and largest city of Santa Cruz County, California in the US. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, Santa Cruz had a total population of 59,946. It is located on the northern edge of the Monterey Bay, about 72 mi (116 km) south of San Francisco. The city is part of the U.S. Census-designated 11-county San Francisco Bay Area Combined Statistical Area but not within the traditional 9-county definition of the San Francisco Bay Area, as it is not in a county that touches the San Francisco Bay. Primarily, Santa Cruz is counted as part of the Monterey Bay region.
The present-day site of Santa Cruz was the location of Spanish settlement beginning in 1791, including Mission Santa Cruz and the pueblo of Branciforte. Following the Mexican-American War of 1846-48, California became the 31st state in 1850. The City of Santa Cruz was chartered in 1866. Important early industries included lumber, lime and agriculture. Late in the 19th century, Santa Cruz established itself as a beach resort community. Santa Cruz is now known for its moderate climate, the natural beauty of its coastline and redwood forests, alternative community lifestyles, and socially liberal leanings. It is also home to the University of California, Santa Cruz, a premier research institution and educational hub, as well as the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, an oceanfront amusement park.
Schools in and around Santa Cruz, CA
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University of California-Santa Cruz
Four or more years; Public; 17,195 students; $32,281 average out-state tuition; $9,402 average in-state tuition |
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Five Branches University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 353 students; $0 average out-state tuition; $0 average in-state tuition |
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Cabrillo College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 15,110 students; $5,852 average out-state tuition; $728 average in-state tuition |
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Bethany University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 503 students; $18,300 average out-state tuition; $18,300 average in-state tuition |
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West Valley College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 12,232 students; $5,400 average out-state tuition; $624 average in-state tuition |
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Carrington College California-San Jose
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Private for profit; 961 students |
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De Anza College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 25,316 students; $5,355 average out-state tuition; $765 average in-state tuition |
Santa Cruz, CA Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
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| CLA Reference Service Press Fellowship | $3000 | May 31, 2012 |
| CLA Begun Scholarship | $3000 | May 31, 2012 |
| CLA Scholarship for Minority Students in Memory of Edna Yelland | $2500 | May 31, 2012 |
| California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarship | $2000 | Varies |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Cal Grant Undergraduate Program | Varies | Varies |
| Fisher Communications Minority Scholarship | Varies | May 31, 2012 |
Popular Majors in Santa Cruz
- Psychology
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Environmental Studies
- History
- Anthropology
- Cell and Molecular Biology
- Sociology
- Art/Art Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Biology
- Community Organization and Advocacy
- Education
- Economics
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
- Legal studies
- Philosophy
- Chemistry
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Foreign Languages and Literatures
- Computer and Information Sciences
