UCSC Aptitude Test Study Guide

These flashcards cover important facts and themes related to UCSC, including its history, academic programs, and student life.

Who acquired the land that UC Santa Cruz resides on in 1961?

Henry Cowell.

In what year did UC Santa Cruz officially open as a university?

1965.

How many acres does the UCSC campus sit on?

2,000 acres.

What percentage of UCSC's land is developed on?

45%.

Percentage of students with top choice college affiliation

85

What is Cowell's Theme?

Pursuit of Truth in the Company of Friends.

What is Stevenson's Theme?

Self and Society.

What is Merrill's Theme?

Cultural Identities and Global Consciousness.

What is Crown's Theme?

Science, Technology, and Society.

What is College Nine's Theme?

International and Global Perspectives.

What is Lewis's Theme?

Social Justice and Community.

What is Kresge's Theme?

Power and Representation.

What is Porter's Theme?

Life is Short, Art Endures (Ars Longa, Vita Brevis).

What theme is associated with Rachel Carson?

Environment and Society.

What is Oakes's Theme?

Communicating Diversity for a Just Society.

Name two support services available at each of the colleges.

Advising office, housing office.

In which ranking did UCSC place for research impact in 2017?

3rd, Times Higher Education.

What was the approximate total enrollment at UCSC?

20,000 students.

How many undergraduate and graduate students does UCSC have?

18,000 undergraduates and 2,000 graduates.

What score did UCSC receive on the Green Honor Roll in 2016?

The highest score from Princeton Review.

Where did UCSC rank in the US for Most Beautiful Coastal Campuses in 2015?

5th, Best Value Schools.

What percentage of engineering undergraduates complete an internship and/or research before graduation?

75%.

How many colleges is UCSC ranked among for a degree in Film, Video, and Photographic Arts?

10.

What is the name of the new 40,000 square foot building at UCSC's Coastal Biology Center?

Long Marine Lab.

What percentage of Bachelor Degrees from UC Santa Cruz are awarded by the Division of the Social Sciences?

45%.

Who is the developer and director of UCSC's Cancer Genomics Hub?

David Haussler.

What is the purpose of the Cancer Genomics Hub?

Provide a database and network of past and current cancer genome research.

Who created the first Amazon website?

Shel Kaphan.

What are the five most popular majors at UCSC in 2023?

Computer Science, Psychology, Business Management, Economics, Computer Engineering, Biology.

Is Marine Biology considered an interdisciplinary major at UCSC?

False.

Is Politics considered an interdisciplinary major at UCSC?

False.

Is Computer Game Design an interdisciplinary major at UCSC?

True; it involves collaboration with Humanities and Art majors.

Is Neuroscience considered an interdisciplinary major at UCSC?

False.

What program did Jack Baskin School of Engineering first offer in the UC system?

Game Design and robotics engineering.

What is the sub-concentration available for Film & Digital Media Students?

Integrated critical practices.

Does UCSC have one of the first and largest Feminist Studies Departments in the US?

True.

What diversity programs are available in engineering?

Society of Women Engineers, Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers, etc.

Name one theater or dance production on campus.

Rainbow Theatre.

What awards program offers support to undergraduate research projects in the humanities?

Humanities Undergraduate Research Awards.

What is the name of the new science magazine at UCSC?

Scientific Slug.

What internship focuses on social enterprise and technology?

Everett Program.

What percentage of students are housed on campus?

49%.

What percentage of freshmen are housed on campus?

96%.

Name some themed housing options at UCSC.

Outdoor recreation, sustainable living, study intensive.

What is the length of the housing guarantee for transfer students?

1 year.

What is the largest lecture hall on campus and its seating capacity?

Kresge Academic, seats 600.

What percentage of undergraduate courses have fewer than 30 students?

64%.

What is the student to faculty ratio at UCSC?

23:1.

How many NCAA National Team Championships has the men's tennis team won?

7.

Who is the best OS?

Pieter.