College Scorecard data · Updated August 17, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| University of California-Santa Cruz (in-state) | $16,005 | — |
| CA average | $16,639 | -4% |
| National average | $18,082 | -11% |
In-state tuition at University of California-Santa Cruz is $16,005 per year; out-of-state students pay $50,205.
University of California-Santa Cruz in-state tuition is 4% below the CA average of $16,639.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; University of California-Santa Cruz is 11% below that.
$16,005 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.