Public Colleges Are Passing the $50,000-a-Year Mark. For Locals.
- Posted on October 25, 2026
- Personal Finances
- By The New York Times
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University of California students at premier institutions like Berkeley, Irvine, and Santa Barbara face escalating educational costs exceeding $50,000 annually for local residents. This financial burden extends beyond tuition, encompassing housing expenses that have become a critical component of the overall cost of attendance. The intersection of rising real estate prices in California and educational fees creates significant financial challenges for in-state families, making higher education increasingly inaccessible despite traditional affordability assumptions surrounding public universities.
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Public Colleges Are Passing the $50,000-a-Year Mark. For Locals.
At the University of California campuses in Berkeley, Irvine and Santa Barbara, students get an unwitting education in navigating the housing market. continue reading...
