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University of California-Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, CA, US · City: Small

Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity

Public
Admission rate
66%
Graduation rate
74%
Average net price
$18,549
Student–faculty
22:1
Undergraduates
17,940
Tuition
$16,585 in-state / $54,187 out-of-state
Graduate tuition
$12,264 in-state / $27,366 out-of-state
Cost of attendance
$43,867
Retention rate
88%
Pell / federal loans
34% Pell · 27% loans
Median debt
$12,500
Earnings, 10 yrs out
$73,362

Net price by family income

Under $30k
$9,472
$30–48k
$10,114
$48–75k
$13,001
$75–110k
$18,786
$110k+
$32,674

Average yearly cost after grant aid, by family income (IPEDS Student Financial Aid).

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