UC Santa Cruz

    University of California, Santa Cruz · Santa Cruz, CA · Public · ucsc.edu

    Billed cost for 2026–27

    First year, living on campus, before financial aid

    ChargeIn-stateOut-of-state
    Tuition & fees
    Room
    Meal plan
    Billed total$39,858$79,128

    Not in the billed total

    • one-time fees on your first bill
    • health insurance, unless you have your own

    Financial aid is figured from the college’s cost of attendance: in‑state and $87,807 out‑of‑state. Estimate your price after aid

    From the college’s tuition and fees, housing and cost of attendance pages, checked Oct 28, 2026.

    66%
    Undergrads
    17,940
    75%
    88%
    $16,666

    College Scorecard, as of June 10, 2026