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University of California-Santa Cruz — Cost & Aid Report 2025

Cost & aid 2025

University of California-Santa Cruz is a public, doctoral / research institution in California. This report covers price, financial aid, debt, and return on investment from 2025 federal data.

Average net price (after aid)

$17,890

per year, all incomes

In-state tuition

$16,005

Out-of-state tuition

$50,205

Average net price

$17,890

Median grad debt

$16,666

Average net price by family income bracket

Family incomeNet price after aid
$0-30k$8,717
$30-48k$10,613
$48-75k$14,418
$75-110k$18,986
$110k+$33,323

Out of every 100 students — Pell grant

Out of every 100 students — Pell grant Receive Pell grant 32/100; Do not receive Pell 68/100
  • Receive Pell grant 32/100
  • Do not receive Pell 68/100

Out of every 100 students — federal loans

Out of every 100 students — federal loans Take federal loans 28/100; Do not take federal loans 72/100
  • Take federal loans 28/100
  • Do not take federal loans 72/100

Net price vs. 1,500 US institutions

Net price vs. 1,500 US institutions Distribution across 1500 institutions, binned into 30 buckets. This school: $17,890. Top 47% of 1,500 schools. $17,890 Top 47% of 1,500 schools $-914 $32,618 $66,150 $99,682
Net price of $17,890 sits in the 53rd percentile — pricier than 53% of US institutions.

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