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University of California-Santa Cruz
Tuition trend
2.3%/yr avgOver the 18 years from 2008 to 2026, published in-state tuition and fees rose from $8,200 to $17,232, about 2.3% a year.
Includes the school's announced 2026–27 rate.
| Year | Published | Projected estimate | Estimate range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | $8,200 | – | – |
| 2009 | $9,507 | – | – |
| 2010 | $11,505 | – | – |
| 2011 | $13,416 | – | – |
| 2012 | $13,416 | – | – |
| 2013 | $13,397 | – | – |
| 2014 | $13,397 | – | – |
| 2015 | $13,461 | – | – |
| 2016 | $13,539 | – | – |
| 2017 | $14,020 | – | – |
| 2018 | $13,960 | – | – |
| 2019 | $13,991 | – | – |
| 2020 | $14,025 | – | – |
| 2021 | $14,070 | – | – |
| 2022 | $14,240 | – | – |
| 2023 | $14,560 | – | – |
| 2026 | $17,232 | $17,232 | – |
| 2027 | – | $17,623 | $16,452–$18,795 |
| 2028 | – | $18,024 | $15,707–$20,499 |
| 2029 | – | $18,433 | $14,996–$22,358 |
| 2030 | – | $18,851 | $14,317–$24,386 |
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