Santa Cruz, CA · Public university · City (small)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $14,240 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $44,312 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $18,185 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,204 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $37,707 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $17,601 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $20,106 less than the sticker price — about 53% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-III |
| Men’s varsity sports (6) | Track & Field (118), Swimming & Diving (32), Soccer (29), Volleyball (21), Basketball (15), Tennis (12) |
| Women’s varsity sports (7) | Track & Field (103), Soccer (30), Swimming & Diving (30), Volleyball (21), Basketball (14), Tennis (12), Golf (9) |
| Softball conference | - |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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