Location and Setting
Location and Setting
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Santa Cruz Population
62,041
Nearest Metropolitan Area
San Jose
Campus Size
2,000 acres
Getting Around
Campus Map
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Nearest Bus Station
1 mile(s) from campus in Santa Cruz
Nearest Train Station
30 mile(s) from campus in San Jose
Housing
Housing
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Students in College Housing
49% of all students
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
52%
Off-Campus Housing Assistance
Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available
Security
Security
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24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Not available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Not available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Not available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Not available
Personal Support Services
Personal Support Services
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Health Service
Not reported
Personal Counseling
Not offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
Sports & Recreation
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Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Mascot
Banana Slug
School Colors
Blue and yellow
Intercollegiate Sports & Scholarships
Sports Women Men
Basketball
offered
Cross-Country Running
offered
offered
Golf
offered
Soccer
offered
offered
Swimming And Diving
offered
offered
Tennis
offered
offered
Track And Field
offered
offered
Volleyball
offered
offered
Club Sports
Sports Women Men
Equestrian Sports
offered
offered
Fencing
offered
offered
Ice Hockey
offered
offered
Lacrosse
offered
offered
Rugby
offered
offered
Sailing
offered
offered
Softball
offered
offered
Triathlon
offered
offered
Ultimate Frisbee
offered
offered
Water Polo
offered
offered
Intramural Sports
badminton, basketball, cross-country running, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, volleyball, water polo
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