by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual's Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of an UC Santa Cruz degree with its cost to determine if the school is asking a fair price. Read the UC Santa Cruz annual value report below.
University of California - Santa Cruz is ranked #2,020 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe University of California - Santa Cruz is overpriced for the quality education it provides. (This takes into account average financial aid and may not apply to you if you have further scholarships, grant or aid provided to you.)
| School | Total Price | Value Grade |
|---|
*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.
The average UC Santa Cruz student's degree will cost an estimated $206,290. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $47,423 and a typical 4.35 years to graduate.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Average Yearly Cost | $47,423 |
| Average Years to Graduate | 4.35 |
| Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree | $206,290 |
Depending on your personal circumstances, your net price may be well below the average UC Santa Cruz net price, which could make this school a better value. You may quality for more financial aid, or be able to complete your degree faster than average. Get more details on UC Santa Cruz cost.
The net price YOU pay may be very different than the typical net price.
Look at the table below to get a sense of how UC Santa Cruz value for your educational dollar might vary.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with no Aid | $258,668 | #0 | F |
| All Students | $206,290 | #2,020 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $180,495 | #567 | B |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with no Aid | $170,246 | # | F |
| All Students | $117,868 | # | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $92,072 | # | F |
Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of California.
About 67% of UC Santa Cruz students receive financial aid. Get more details on what UC Santa Cruz financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by calculating average UC Santa Cruz cost multiplied by time to graduate, and then compares that number to other schools of a similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.
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College Factual's Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.