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Colleges / University of California, Santa Cruz

University of California, Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, CA 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate47%

UC Santa Cruz FAQ

The deadline for Fall Freshman applications to University of California, Santa Cruz is Nov 30 and the deadline for Fall transfer applications is Nov 30. There are -722 days left to apply.
In-state tuition for University of California, Santa Cruz is $11,834. Each state defines how students qualify for in-state tuition. For undergraduates who are claimed as dependents on their parents' taxes, where their parents live usually determines eligibility for in-state tuition.
The average cost of college books is about $1,203. The cost of books and supplies ranges and can vary depending on the school, major, and classes taken.
University of California, Santa Cruz's current tuition and fees are $11,834 a year for in-state students and $42,611 for out-of-state students. Room and board at University of California, Santa Cruz is another $18,785 for students who live on campus. The amount of the average financial aid package students receive is around $26,944
University of California, Santa Cruz is a 4-Year college. Most students take 4 years to graduate. Four-year schools typically result in bachelor's degrees. Two-year schools typically result in associate degrees.
University of California, Santa Cruz is located in Santa Cruz, CA.
Out-of-state tuition for University of California, Santa Cruz is $42,611. Tuition for out-of-state students is higher at public universities, because the state government provides some funding for in-state students who attend. Private colleges usually have the same tuition for in-state and out-of-state students.
University of California, Santa Cruz is a Public school. Public colleges receive some government funding while private schools rely on tuition and endowment for funding. Private schools can have higher tuition, but may also offer more generous financial aid packages than public schools. Public and private schools may also vary in size, environment, and types of majors and instruction offered.

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Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

19,478

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

47%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$13,000

Out-of-State

$43,777

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Nov 30
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