Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
62.54%
SAT Average
Not available
ACT Range
Not available
University of California-Santa Cruz Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 62.54%. This means approximately 625 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 17,812 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
62.54%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $14,560 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $45,337 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $38,649 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $16,607 | State avg: $19,695. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 31.75% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 29.43% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does University of California-Santa Cruz Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$45,337
Room and board
$18,785
Books and supplies
$1,315
Other expenses
$5,646
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$38,649
Average net price
$16,607
Average aid coverage
57%
$22,042 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at University of California-Santa Cruz pays approximately $16,607 per year after grants and aid. This is below the California average of $19,695 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is University of California-Santa Cruz?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to California and national averages.
University of California-Santa Cruz net price
$16,607
California average
$19,695
National average
$17,506
University of California-Santa Cruz Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $45,337 and average net price at $16,607. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$45,337
Current net price
$16,607
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
74.45%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$68,396
Undergraduates
17,812
10-Year Median Earnings - University of California-Santa Cruz vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
University of California-Santa Cruz graduates earn about 1.6x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends University of California-Santa Cruz?
Undergraduates
17,812
Completion rate
74.45%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
31.75%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
29.43%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 31.75% of University of California-Santa Cruz students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 29.43% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at University of California-Santa Cruz
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use University of California-Santa Cruz's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
University of California-Santa Cruz lists Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Campus and Location
University of California-Santa Cruz is listed at 1156 High St, Santa Cruz, CA 95064-1011. Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare University of California-Santa Cruz with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of California-Santa Cruz | 62.54% | $45,337 | $16,607 | $68,396 |
| Samuel Merritt University | Not available | Not available | Not available | $143,238 |
| Harvey Mudd College | 13.06% | $66,255 | $32,492 | $138,687 |
| California Institute of Technology | 3.14% | $63,255 | $18,902 | $128,566 |
| Stanford University | 3.91% | $62,484 | $12,136 | $124,080 |
Similar Schools in Santa Cruz
This local cluster focuses on nearby Santa Cruz schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Santa Cruz.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is University of California-Santa Cruz's acceptance rate?
University of California-Santa Cruz's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 62.54%.
How much is University of California-Santa Cruz tuition?
University of California-Santa Cruz's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $45,337.
What is University of California-Santa Cruz's average net price?
University of California-Santa Cruz's average net price in the local dataset is $16,607.
What is University of California-Santa Cruz's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $68,396 for University of California-Santa Cruz.
Is University of California-Santa Cruz accredited?
University of California-Santa Cruz's accreditor in the local dataset is Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.
How many students attend University of California-Santa Cruz?
The local dataset lists 17,812 undergraduate students at University of California-Santa Cruz.
What percentage of University of California-Santa Cruz students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for University of California-Santa Cruz in the local dataset is 31.75%.
What is the federal loan rate at University of California-Santa Cruz?
The federal loan rate for University of California-Santa Cruz in the local dataset is 29.43%.
Where should I verify University of California-Santa Cruz data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with University of California-Santa Cruz or the latest official federal education data.