University of California, Santa Cruz Tuition And Expenses
| Cost of Attendance | In-state: $31,484 Out-of-state: $59,498 |
|---|---|
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Tuition and Fees
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In-state: $13,969 Out-of-state: $41,983 |
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Room and Board
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$14,314 |
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Books and Supplies
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$1,152 |
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Other Expenses
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$2,049 |
| Payment Plans | Installment plan, deferred payment |
University of California, Santa Cruz Applying For Financial Aid
| fin_aid@cats.ucsc.edu | |
| Web Site | Financial Aid Web Site |
| Net Price Calculator URL | Net Price Calculator URL |
| Application Deadline | March 2 |
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| Award Notification | On a rolling basis beginning April 1 |
| Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid |
Federal and Institutional Methodologies |
| Forms Required | Cost to File |
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| FAFSA Code is 001321 |
Free |
| State Aid Form |
University of California, Santa Cruz Profile Of 2016-17 Financial Aid
| Financial Aid Applicants | 3,429 (81.6%) of freshmen |
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| Found to Have Financial Need | 2,553 (74.5%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 2,441 (95.6%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 522 (21.4%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 83% |
| Average Award | $24,936 |
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Need-Based Gift
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Received by 2,359 (96.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $20,079 |
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Need-Based Self-Help
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Received by 1,959 (80.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,772 |
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Merit-Based Gift
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Received by 47 (1.9%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 322 (7.7%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,020 |
| Financial Aid Applicants | 12,677 (76.8%) of undergraduates |
|---|---|
| Found to Have Financial Need | 10,730 (84.6%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 10,371 (96.7%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 2,705 (26.1%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 84% |
| Average Award | $24,821 |
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Need-Based Gift
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Received by 10,020 (96.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $20,041 |
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Need-Based Self-Help
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Received by 8,012 (77.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,013 |
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Merit-Based Gift
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Received by 107 (1.0%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 1,172 (7.1%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,064 |
| 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans |
68% |
|---|---|
| Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates |
$22,582 |
| Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans | |
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Parents of Students
Receiving Aid |
10.0% |
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Parents of Students Not
Receiving Aid |
16.0% |
University of California, Santa Cruz Financial Aid Programs
| Federal Loans | Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans |
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| State Loans | |
| Other Loans |
| Need-Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
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| Non-Need–Based Available | Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Leadership scholarships |
| Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas |
Humanities, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Computer Science |
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Number of Awards
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190 |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas |
Art/Fine Arts, Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Creative Writing, Music, Theater/Drama |
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Number of Awards
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72 |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas |
Leadership |
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Number of Awards
|
21 |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Characteristics Award Areas |
First-Generation College Students, International Students, Out-of-State Students, Veterans |
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Number of Awards
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1,025 |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
| Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available |
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| Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment |
$2,649 |