Economic Impact
A 50 year retrospective report of annual impact on California and the County of Santa Cruz, as of 2017.
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2011-12 Economic Impact Report
The Economic Impact Report investigates the economic impact that UCSC has on the local economy and beyond.
For previous years, see the Reports and Overviews Archive.
2011-12 Key Report Findings
UCSC generates $1.3 billion in economic activity within the Santa Cruz regional area. Expenditures by the UC Santa Cruz campus and its employees and students contribute to the economic health of the local economy
Economic Contributions
UC Santa Cruz's vital role in the regional economy (October 2012)
- (PDF) Economic Contributions - 2 page summary
Partners in Community
UC Santa Cruz strengthens the educational, economic, and cultural fabric of the entire Santa Cruz Community (October 2012)
- (PDF) Partners in Community - 2 page summary
State of the Campus
Chancellor's update on UC Santa Cruz—its progress, achievements, and challenges (September 24, 2012)
- Link to State of the Campus news story