Fact Sheet | January 29, 2026

California College Affordability Fast Facts

In 2023 and 2024, TICAS collaborated with California’s statewide student associations (UCSA, CSSA, and SSCCC) to release three reports that provide valuable insights into the college affordability landscape across the University of California (UC), California State University (CSU), and California Community Colleges (CCC) systems. This fact sheet summarizes key findings about college costs, student debt, and aid uptake.