University of California-Santa Cruz's full cost of attendance has increased an average of
16.2%
per year since 2014
University of California-Santa Cruz's average net price has decreased an average of
1.3%
per year since 2014
Given past trends, we expect University of California-Santa Cruz's tuition pricing to be the following.
| Year | Price |
|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | $49,752 |
| 2021-2022 | $50,896 |
| 2022-2023 | $52,067 |
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The total cost of attendance at University of California-Santa Cruz is
$47,540
per year (which includes tuition and fees, books and supplies, and living expenses)
| Cost type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $42,954 |
| Room and Board | $16,371 |
| Other Expenses | $16,055 |
| Tuition (in-state) | $13,962 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,152 |
| Fees (in-state) | $0 |
| Fees (out-of-state) | $0 |
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The average student at University of California-Santa Cruz pays
$16,792
per year
At University of California-Santa Cruz
53.9%
of freshmen receive some form of financial aid
| Income range | Average cost |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $10,567 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $11,966 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $15,212 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $23,701 |
| $110,001 and up | $32,447 |
University of California-Santa Cruz's financial aid meets
84.0%
of students' demonstrated need
If you're applying to University of California-Santa Cruz and hoping for need-based financial aid, you'll need to fill out the:
The average University of California-Santa Cruz merit scholarship for students without financial need is
$5,392
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The average starting salary for a University of California-Santa Cruz graduate is
$53,500
and grows in the following way over time
| Years after graduation | Average salary |
|---|---|
| 0 years | $53,500 |
| 2 years | $35,200 |
| 6 years | $50,400 |
| 8 years | $40,700 |
| 10 years | $46,900 |
| 14 years | $103,800 |
The average student at University of California-Santa Cruz takes out
$22,804
in student loans
The student loan repayment rate at University of California-Santa Cruz is
81.5%
after five years
82.1%
after seven years
The student loan default rate at University of California-Santa Cruz is
3.1%
after three years
How much will I need in loans for University of California-Santa Cruz?
The application fee for University of California-Santa Cruz is
$70
The acceptance rate at University of California-Santa Cruz is
50.9%
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