Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $14,560
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $45,337
- Average Net Price
- $16,607
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 31.8%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $18,785
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $16,697
- Books & Supplies
- $1,315
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $34,660
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $16,666
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $177/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 75.0%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 29.4%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 31.8%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $9,472 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $10,114 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $13,001 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $18,786 |
| $110,001+ | $32,674 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most UC Santa Cruz families pay $16,607 per year after aid, though costs vary dramatically by income. Families earning under $30,000 pay just $9,472 annually, while those making over $110,000 face $32,674. Over four years, that's roughly $38,000 to $131,000 depending on family finances.
The school keeps debt manageable for a UC campus. Graduates leave with a median debt of $16,666, translating to monthly payments of $177. That's reasonable against median earnings of $68,396 ten years out. About 30% of students take federal loans, lower than many schools.
Students from lower-income families get the best deal here. Nearly one-third receive Pell Grants, and the net price drops to under $10,000 for families earning less than $48,000. California residents also benefit from keeping 94% of seats for in-state students.
The school keeps debt manageable for a UC campus. Graduates leave with a median debt of $16,666, translating to monthly payments of $177. That's reasonable against median earnings of $68,396 ten years out. About 30% of students take federal loans, lower than many schools.
Students from lower-income families get the best deal here. Nearly one-third receive Pell Grants, and the net price drops to under $10,000 for families earning less than $48,000. California residents also benefit from keeping 94% of seats for in-state students.
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