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UC System Pushes In-State Tuition Above $50,000

By Drooid · Oct 25, 2026, 2:40 PM UTC · How we work

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The University of California system posted all-in tuition above $50,000 for new in-state freshmen.
UC Berkeley’s all-in price for in-state freshmen is $54,674.
UC Santa Barbara lists an all-in price of $50,946 for in-state students.
UC Irvine’s all-in cost for off-campus students is $50,130, with only two years guaranteed on-campus housing.
College Board reports the 2025-26 average list price for public four-year universities is $11,950, far below UC prices.

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The University of California system posted all-in tuition above $50,000 for new in-state freshmen.
UC Berkeley’s all-in price for in-state freshmen is $54,674.
UC Santa Barbara lists an all-in price of $50,946 for in-state students.
UC Irvine’s all-in cost for off-campus students is $50,130, with only two years guaranteed on-campus housing.
College Board reports the 2025-26 average list price for public four-year universities is $11,950, far below UC prices.