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Santa Cruz, California

University of California-Santa Cruz Acceptance Rate, Tuition, Net Price and Student Outcomes

Use this profile to review admissions selectivity, tuition, net price after aid and student outcomes from the local College Scorecard and IPEDS-derived dataset.

Acceptance Rate

62.54%

Tuition

$45,337

Net Price

$16,607

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

Earlier releases Current

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 Room and board Books and supplies Other expenses Fees and remainder

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 out-of-state tuition $45,337
Current average 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.

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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.