University of California Santa Cruz Women's Soccer Recruiting

University of California Santa CruzWomen's SoccerNCAA Division IIICoast-to-Coast Athletic ConferenceSanta Cruz, CA2027 recruiting class

University of California Santa Cruz Women's Soccer is an NCAA Division III program in the Coast-to-Coast Athletic Conference, based at a public school in Santa Cruz, CA with about 17,940 undergraduates. Massey Ratings rank the program 63 by Massey Ratings (58 of 330 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division III women's soccer, which puts it in Inkbound's high competitiveness tier. Lauren Nadler is the head coach, working with 2 other listed staff members, and verified email is available for 3 of 3 coaches after signup.

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Program snapshot

University of California Santa Cruz Women's Soccer program snapshot
FactValue
DivisionNCAA Division III
ConferenceCoast-to-Coast Athletic Conference
LocationSanta Cruz, CA
Massey rank63 by Massey Ratings (58 of 330 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division III women's soccer
Competitiveness tierHigh Ranked in the top 35 percent of Massey rated programs in its division and gender.
School typePublic
Undergraduates17,940
Official rosterUniversity of California Santa Cruz women's soccer roster

Coaching staff

Coach names and roles are public information. Inkbound provides the verified email address and a drafted introduction after signup.

University of California Santa Cruz Women's Soccer coaching staff
NameRole
Lauren NadlerHead Coach
Tony ArnesenAssistant Coach
Zach WashburnAssistant Coach

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How to approach this coaching staff

Start with Lauren Nadler, the head coach. The women's staff is small, with 2 assistant coaches alongside the head coach, so the head coach almost certainly reads recruiting mail personally. Copy the assistants so the whole staff sees the same message.

As general context, NCAA Division III schools do not award athletic scholarships. Aid at D3 schools comes through academic merit and need based packages, and D3 coaches often recruit later in the cycle than D1 programs. University of California Santa Cruz ranks in the upper part of its division, so the staff has options; explain in one line why this school and this roster fit you, not just that you want to play college soccer.

University of California Santa Cruz is a public large school on an urban campus with about 17,940 undergraduates. At a large university the women's soccer staff is one of many programs competing for attention, so be specific about position, graduation year, and why this roster. The acceptance rate is 66 percent, so include your grades and any test scores in the first message.

Inkbound has verified email addresses for 3 of the 3 coaches listed for University of California Santa Cruz women's soccer and drafts the introduction after signup, sent from your own Gmail so replies come back to you. Put your graduation year, club, and position in the subject line so the women's staff can sort your message quickly.

Recruiting difficulty

Massey Ratings place University of California Santa Cruz women's soccer at 63 by Massey Ratings (58 of 330 ranked programs in our database) among ranked programs in NCAA Division III women's soccer. That places it ahead of roughly 82 percent of ranked programs in the division, comfortably in the upper part of the table.

Inkbound labels the program High tier. Ranked in the top 35 percent of Massey rated programs in its division and gender. For a typical recruit that means real competition for roster spots. The staff has options and reads for fit, so players with clear video and a specific reason for choosing this school tend to get answers.

Inkbound's composite strength score for the program is 68 out of 100, where higher means stronger recent results relative to other NCAA Division III women's programs.

Academics and cost at University of California Santa Cruz

University of California Santa Cruz academics and cost
MeasureValue
Acceptance rate66 percent
Graduation rate75 percent
Average net price$17,890 per year
In state tuition$16,005
Out of state tuition$50,205
Top majorsComputer Science, Psychology, Managerial Economics, Sociology, Cellular Biology, Cinematography and Video Production
SettingUrban

Roster

The official University of California Santa Cruz women's soccer roster is published by the athletics department and is the source for current players, positions, and hometowns.

Inkbound tracks the coaching staff, division, conference, and rating data for this program. Roster composition and class year needs come from the school, so ask the staff directly about openings in your position.

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Results and schedule

Upcoming games

University of California Santa Cruz Women's Soccer upcoming games
DateOpponentSiteLocation
August 22, 2026San Francisco State UniversityHomeLower East Field, Santa Cruz, CA
August 25, 2026California State University Monterey BayHomeLower East Field, Santa Cruz, CA
September 1, 2026Claremont-Mudd-ScrippsAwayClaremont, CA
September 6, 2026Pomona-PitzerHomeLower East Field, Santa Cruz, CA
September 10, 2026University of RedlandsAwayRedlands, CA
September 12, 2026University of La VerneAwayLa Verne, CA
September 19, 2026Washington University in St. LouisAwaySt. Louis, MO
September 20, 2026DePauw UniversityAwaySt. Louis, MO
September 26, 2026Jessup UniversityAwayRocklin, CA
October 2, 2026University of Mary Hardin-BaylorAwayBelton, TX

Frequently asked questions

Is University of California Santa Cruz a Division I soccer school?
No, University of California Santa Cruz women's soccer competes in NCAA Division III, not NCAA Division I, as a member of the Coast-to-Coast Athletic Conference.
Does University of California Santa Cruz women's soccer offer athletic scholarships?
No. NCAA Division III schools do not award athletic scholarships, so University of California Santa Cruz women's soccer players are funded through academic merit and need based aid rather than athletic aid.
Who is the head coach of University of California Santa Cruz women's soccer?
Lauren Nadler is the head coach of University of California Santa Cruz women's soccer, leading a listed staff of 3.
How competitive is University of California Santa Cruz women's soccer?
University of California Santa Cruz women's soccer is ranked 63 by Massey Ratings (58 of 330 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division III women's soccer by Massey Ratings, which places it in Inkbound's high competitiveness tier.
How much does University of California Santa Cruz cost?
The average net price at University of California Santa Cruz after aid is $17,890 per year and tuition is $16,005 in state and $50,205 out of state.
What is the acceptance rate at University of California Santa Cruz?
University of California Santa Cruz accepts about 66 percent of applicants.
How do I contact the University of California Santa Cruz women's soccer coaches?
Inkbound lists 3 coaches for University of California Santa Cruz women's soccer and provides verified email for 3 of them, along with a drafted introduction, after signup.

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