Financial Aid
Average net price
$10,010
% receiving grants
86%
% receiving federal loans
10%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $4,468 |
| $30–48k | $5,514 |
| $48–75k | $2,895 |
| $75–110k | $17,525 |
| $110k+ | — |
- • Low-income families pay $4,468 net — strong need-based aid.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Santa Cruz County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$3,179/mo
1 bedroom
$3,298/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$4,214/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026