June 2026
AI Index Report
University of California, Santa Cruz
- California
- ucsc.edu
- AIS
- 66.1
- National rank
- #268
- State rank
- #22
- Programs
- 33
Ranks 22nd in California
National Vs State Performance
How does University of California, Santa Cruz perform in AI Search at a national and state level?
National Rank Over Time
University of California, Santa Cruz
National rank
#268
June 2026 is the first published edition, so there is no trend to plot yet. A line appears from the second edition on.
Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition
Ranked by AI Index
Across the U.S.
University of California, Santa Cruz and the institutions ranked either side of it
Top Programs By State
Where AI recommends University of California, Santa Cruz, and which of its programs come up in each state.
Most Recommended Programs By State
University of California, Santa Cruz
Home state: California
2.7%
share of voice in California, ranked #158
Strongest states
- #1California2.7%
- #2Alaska1.8%
- #3Nebraska1.5%
- #4Arizona1.5%
- #5Nevada1.5%
- #6Vermont1.4%
Top programs in CA
- #1Game Design29.2%
- #2Computer Science20.8%
- #3Biology18.8%
- #4Sociology8.3%
Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition
Top AI Search Competitors
Who is University of California, Santa Cruz competing with for the programs AI recommends it for
Rank
Competitor
Competing in
Share
- 1Game Design21%
- 2Game Design12%
- 3Game Design11%
- 4Physics6%
- 5Physics5%
- 6Physics5%
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What programs is AI recommending and who is University of California, Santa Cruz competing with?
Your top competitors in
Physics, Doctoral
Schools competing in AI Search for the same program
- #64
University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine1% - #65
Case Western Reserve University1% - #66University of California, Santa Cruz1%
- #67
Mayo Clinic1% - #68
University of Missouri1%
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The individual prompts University of California, Santa Cruz wins, and the ones it is placing second on, are published on the claimed profile.
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Which pages AI cites most when it answers questions about University of California, Santa Cruz.
Most frequently cited pages
The individual pages AI cites most in answers where University of California, Santa Cruz is mentioned
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Claim this profileSource: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition
Topics Coverage
What topics does AI cover when it talks about University of California, Santa Cruz?
Most Covered Topics on AI Search for University of California, Santa Cruz
Other
44.5%
430 answers
Academic Support
42.1%
407 answers
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Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition
