What families actually pay at University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
Published cost of attendance
$41,179 / year
| Under $30K household income | $8,717 |
| $30–48K household income | $10,613 |
| $48–75K household income | $14,418 |
| $75–110K household income | $18,986 |
| $110K+ household income | $33,323 |
Average net price per year — total cost minus grants and scholarships — for aid-receiving students, by household income. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard.
Acceptance rate
66%
4-yr grad rate
75%
Median earnings (10 yr)
$68,396
Undergrads
17,940
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