Paying for University of California-Santa Cruz

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$14,560 2.25%	$45,337 2.31%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$14,855 4.52%	$29,957 2.19%

The 2024 tuition & fees of University of California-Santa Cruz (UC Santa Cruz) are $14,560 for California residents and $45,337 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

65% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $20,896. It could cover 46.09% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $19,410 for California residents and $50,187 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

UC Santa Cruz's 4-year tuition is $59,590 for California residents and $185,277 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $164,176 for California residents and $289,863 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at University of California-Santa Cruz is $14,560 for California residents and $45,337 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.25% for California residents and increased by 2.31% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($12,557) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of UC Santa Cruz is $14,887 for California residents and $46,386 for out-of-state students, a 2.3% increase compared to 2024's rate.

UC Santa Cruz Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$14,240	$44,312	$23,268
2023-2024	$14,560	$45,337	$24,431
Change % 2023-2024	2.25%	2.31%	5.00%
2024-2025	$14,887	$46,386	$25,652

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $14,855 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $29,957. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($13,827) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $29,192.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at UC Santa Cruz is $15,526 for California residents and $30,613 for out-of-state students , a 2.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.

UC Santa Cruz Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$14,213	$29,315	$23,268
2023-2024	$14,855	$29,957	$24,431
Change % 2023-2024	4.52%	2.19%	5.00%
2024-2025	$15,526	$30,613	$25,652

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $24,431 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 5.00% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 7.82% compared to the previous year.

The UC Santa Cruz's 2024 on-campus COA is $40,306 for state residents and $71,083 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $38,836 for state residents and $69,613 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At UC Santa Cruz
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$14,560
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$45,337
Room & Board	$18,785	$16,697
Personal Expenses	$5,646	$6,264
Books & Supplies	$1,315
COA (In-State)	$40,306	$38,836
COA (Out-of-State)	$71,083	$69,613

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at UC Santa Cruz?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at UC Santa Cruz is $59,590 for California residents and $185,277 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at University of California-Santa Cruz have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

UC Santa Cruz 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$14,694	$14,829	$14,965	$15,102	$59,590
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$45,727	$46,119	$46,516	$46,915	$185,277
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$14,829	$14,965	$15,102	$15,241	$60,137
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$46,119	$46,516	$46,915	$47,318	$186,868
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$14,965	$15,102	$15,241	$15,381	$60,690
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$46,516	$46,915	$47,318	$47,725	$188,474
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$15,102	$15,241	$15,381	$15,522	$61,247
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$46,915	$47,318	$47,725	$48,135	$190,093
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$15,241	$15,381	$15,522	$15,665	$61,810
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$47,318	$47,725	$48,135	$48,548	$191,726

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $164,176 for California residents and $289,863 for out-of-state students.

UC Santa Cruz 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$40,598	$40,893	$41,151	$41,411	$164,176
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$71,631	$72,184	$72,742	$73,306	$289,863
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$40,893	$41,192	$41,451	$41,712	$165,375
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$72,184	$72,742	$73,306	$73,874	$292,106
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$41,192	$41,493	$41,754	$42,017	$166,586
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$72,742	$73,306	$73,874	$74,448	$294,370
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$41,493	$41,797	$42,060	$42,325	$167,809
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$73,306	$73,874	$74,448	$75,027	$296,655
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$41,797	$42,104	$42,370	$42,637	$169,045
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$73,874	$74,448	$75,027	$75,612	$298,962

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 65% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $80,592 for California residents and $206,279 for out-of-state students.

UC Santa Cruz 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$19,702	$19,997	$20,255	$20,515	$80,592
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$50,735	$51,288	$51,846	$52,410	$206,279
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$19,997	$20,296	$20,555	$20,816	$81,791
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$51,288	$51,846	$52,410	$52,978	$208,522
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$20,296	$20,597	$20,858	$21,121	$83,002
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$51,846	$52,410	$52,978	$53,552	$210,786
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$20,597	$20,901	$21,164	$21,429	$84,225
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$52,410	$52,978	$53,552	$54,131	$213,071
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$20,901	$21,208	$21,474	$21,741	$85,461
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$52,978	$53,552	$54,131	$54,716	$215,378

	In-State	Out-of-State
University of California-Santa Cruz	$14,560	$45,337
University of California-Los Angeles	$13,747	$44,524
University of California-Berkeley	$14,850	$45,627
University of California-San Diego	$15,265	$46,042
California State University-Fullerton	$7,073	$18,953
University of California-Davis	$15,247	$46,024