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Suburban
Private suburban college in Santa Cruz
Five Branches University is a private suburban institution in Santa Cruz, California. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
Established
1984
Type
Private university
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News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
Five Branches University Launches New Data Science Minor
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition—
Financial Intel
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
35.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
14
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Programs (3)
Student Body
Undergrads
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Outcomes
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More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
146Very High
Estimated from CA state average + suburban adjustment
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75
Nearest Cities
San Franciscopop. 870K
61 mi(106 min)
Los Angelespop. 3.9M
292 mi(506 min)
San Diegopop. 1.4M
402 mi(697 min)