Financial Aid
Average net price
$18,059
% receiving grants
57%
% receiving federal loans
28%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $8,717 |
| $30–48k | $10,613 |
| $48–75k | $14,418 |
| $75–110k | $18,986 |
| $110k+ | $33,323 |
Federal loans disbursed to 9,523 students totaling $62,042,121.
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
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
345
Yellow Ribbon
No
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)