2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of University of California-Santa Barbara is $14,965 for in-state students and $45,742 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $14,453 for in-state students and $29,555 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $15,321 for California residents and $46,820 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $15,058 for California residents and $30,148 for out-of-state students.
2023-24 Tuition & Fees2024-25 Estimation
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$14,965$45,742
Graduate$14,453$29,555
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$15,321$46,820
Graduate$15,058$30,148
The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at University of California-Santa Barbara is 25.85% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 17.31%. The average graduation rate is 85%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 26,420 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.
2024 UCSB Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »25.85% Acceptance Rate / 17.31% Yield
Graduation Rate »85%
Retention Rate92%(full-time), 57% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio5.88% (17 to 1)
Student Population »26,420 (23,459 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$19,654

Offered Programs, Learning Opportunities, and Campus Services

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UCSB Offered Programs
Graduate Programs
University of California-Santa Barbara offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at UCSB
Learning Opportunities
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening CollegeNo
Teacher CertificationYes
Study AbroadYes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenYes

University of California-Santa Barbara Directory Information

Address5221 Cheadle Hall, Santa Barbara, CA 93106
Phone805-893-8000
WEBSchool's Website
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School Typefour-years, public
Carnegie CategoryResearch University (very high research activity)
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
University of California-Santa Barbara Campus, Santa Barbara, CA
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