Head Coach
Matt Malone
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About University of California, Santa Cruz Basketball
A UC Santa Cruz education strengthens your resume regardless of your basketball outcome, the school's reputation in STEM and liberal arts opens doors after your playing days end. Head coach Matt Malone builds a program centered on player development and realistic playing time paths. In the Coast to Coast Athletic Conference, you'll compete against serious opponents while maintaining access to meaningful minutes rather than riding the bench at a higher division. The Santa Cruz location offers a genuine college experience: strong academics, manageable class sizes, and a close-knit athletic community. Division III athletics mean you won't sacrifice your education for basketball. Malone's approach emphasizes skill development, basketball IQ, and preparation for life after college. Players here develop into competitive post-grad athletes or transition smoothly into professional careers, the degree carries weight, and the coaching foundation travels with you. Playing time is earned through performance, not promises. You'll develop in a program that values consistency and improvement over inflated recruiting language. The Coast to Coast Conference provides legitimate competition that builds your film and credentials. UC Santa Cruz positions you to compete, develop your game authentically, and graduate with a degree that matters in the job market. This is practical basketball in a real college setting. The recruiting process rewards players who can demonstrate consistent growth and readiness. Florida Coastal Prep's training environment in Fort Walton Beach, FL is designed to produce exactly that profile. Explore the program at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$18,549/yr
Grad rate
74%
Enrollment
17,940
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $18,549 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $9,973 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $10,713 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $13,446 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $18,220 / year
- $110,001+
- $35,350 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 17,940
- Average net price
- $18,549 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $16,585 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $54,187 / year
- Graduation rate
- 74%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Coast to Coast Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Christopher Newport University
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Location Newport News, VA | Enrollment 4,365 | Avg. net price $22,310 |
Salisbury University
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Location Salisbury, MD | Enrollment 6,057 | Avg. net price $17,445 |
University of California, Santa Cruz
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Location Santa Cruz, CA | Enrollment 17,940 | Avg. net price $18,549 |
University of Mary Washington
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Location Fredericksburg, VA | Enrollment 3,566 | Avg. net price $23,821 |
Warren Wilson College
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Location Swannanoa, NC | Enrollment 707 | Avg. net price $23,319 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of California, Santa Cruz D3?
Yes, University of California, Santa Cruz is an NCAA Division III program in the Coast to Coast Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for University of California, Santa Cruz men's basketball.
What conference is University of California, Santa Cruz in?
University of California, Santa Cruz competes in the Coast to Coast Athletic Conference for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at University of California, Santa Cruz?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $18,549 per year for in-state students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at University of California, Santa Cruz?
College Scorecard reports approximately 17,940 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to University of California, Santa Cruz?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for D3, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for D3 programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
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Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.