- http://www.federalreserve.gov/releases/g19/current/
- https://educationdata.org/student-loan-debt-by-state
- https://www.cccco.edu/Students/Apply-for-College
- https://www.calstate.edu/apply/paying-for-college/csu-costs/Pages/campus-costs-of-attendance.aspx
- https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/tuition-financial-aid/tuition-cost-of-attendance/
Fast Facts with ScholarShare 529
ScholarShare at a Glance | |
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| Amount invested in ScholarShare 529 as of December 31, 2025 | $17.36 Billion |
| Number of open ScholarShare 529 accounts as of December 31, 2025 | 487,145 |
| Total funds withdrawn from ScholarShare 529 accounts for qualified higher education expenses in 2025 | $1.11 Billion |
| Number of portfolios offered by ScholarShare 529 ranging from conservative to aggressive | 17 |
| Minimum amount necessary to open a ScholarShare 529 account | $1 |
Cost of Attending College | |
|---|---|
| Overall total education loans outstanding, federal and private as of December 31, 2025 (1) | $1.8 trillion |
| Average student loan debt in California (06/2025) (2) | $38,300 |
| Tuition cost at a two-year California Community College for California residents (2025-2026) (3) | $1,104 |
| Total average educational costs at a four-year California State University (“CSU”) for California residents living on-campus (2026-2027) (4) | $33,034 |
| Total average educational costs at a four-year University of California (“UC”) for California residents living on-campus (2026-2027) (5) | $47,388 |