by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for University of California - Santa Cruz, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. In this UC Santa Cruz cost report, you'll find:
Combined out-of-state tuition and fees at University of California - Santa Cruz for the 2020-2021 academic year was $43,824 for undergraduates. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $14,070 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $41,196 | $2,628 | $43,824 |
| In-State | $11,442 | $2,628 | $14,070 |
University of California - Santa Cruz tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
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The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. University of California - Santa Cruz is fairly expensive when compared to other schools across the United States. It's yearly out-of-state tuition and fees costs for undergrads is $43,824.
Undergraduates who attend school in the same state they live in pay around $16,784 in yearly tuition and fees. Undergraduates who hail from California pay an average of $14,070 a year to attend UC Santa Cruz, making the school a bargain if you only consider tuition and fees alone.
Take a look at the following chart to see how University of California - Santa Cruz compares to other schools in terms of tuition and fees.
| Nationwide | Far Western US | California | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: University of California - Santa Cruz Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state University of California - Santa Cruz increased with an average annual rate of 0.26% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $14,144 if the growth keeps up.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of in-state tuition and fees for two years at UC Santa Cruz to be $28,325, and $56,798 for four years.
Tuition and fees for out-of-state students have grown by about 0.68% in the past five years. This school year, students outside of the state will pay an estimated $44,418.
This would result in a total cost of $89,136 for two years and $179,481 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at UC Santa Cruz.
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