Aid signal
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$14,560
Out-of-State Tuition
$45,337
Avg On-Campus Living
$18,785
Avg Off-Campus Living
$16,697
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$33,345
Net price (after aid)$16,607
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$9,472
$30k – $48k$10,114
$48k – $75k$13,001
$75k – $110k$18,786
$110k+$32,674
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$68,396
Median debt at graduation$16,666
Est. monthly loan payment$177
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 4.1×Graduates earn about 4.1× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants32%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans29%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
74%
Freshman Retention
90%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong post-grad earnings
$68.4k above avg
Manageable graduate debt
$16.7k below avg
Strong completion rate
74% above avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$14.6k
Out-of-state
$45.3k
Net price
$16.6k
below avg
Pell
32%
Median debt
$16.7k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$68.4k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
AgricultureNatural SciencesSocial SciencesComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (21)
Natural Sciences
BiologyEnvironmental Science
Social Sciences
International RelationsEconomicsPsychology
Computer Science
Artificial IntelligenceSoftware Engineering
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary EducationSpecial Education
Engineering
Electrical EngineeringChemical Engineering
Admissions
Acceptance rate
63%
SAT range
923 - 1160
ACT range
18 - 26
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- Where is University of California-Santa Cruz located?
- University of California-Santa Cruz is located in Santa Cruz, CA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is University of California-Santa Cruz?
- University of California-Santa Cruz is a public university based in CA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at University of California-Santa Cruz?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at University of California-Santa Cruz is approximately 63%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at University of California-Santa Cruz?
- University of California-Santa Cruz's published in-state tuition is approximately $14,560 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend University of California-Santa Cruz?
- University of California-Santa Cruz reports total enrollment of approximately 19,764 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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