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Tuition & Costs

Your Estimated Price

$30,628 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$13,550 tuition
$13,275 on campus room & board
$1,428 books
$2,375 fees

$53,506 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$36,428 tuition
$13,275 on campus room & board
$1,428 books
$2,375 fees
Estimated Net Price
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Average Aid

$8,043 Annual Institutional Aid

Average Aid
75% of students receive aid
35% get federal aid ($5,529 avg)
34% get state aid ($7,368 avg)
55% get institn'l aid ($8,043 avg)
49% get loans ($5,765 avg)

Tuition Trends

Historical Tuition and Fees, with Projected Future Amounts

Future projections are based on past four years' data averaging 17.5% annual change in in-state tuition and fees and 7.98% change in out-of-state tuition and fees. Amounts shown are estimates only and not guaranteed. For a better estimate, contact the college directly.

Financial Aid

$32,735,057
Annual Aid Awarded
Aid/Loans
Average Amount Percent Awarded
Grant or Scholarship Aid $15,522 57%
Federal Grant Aid $5,529 35%
Pell Grants $4,470 34%
Other Federal Grants $1,185 35%
Institution Grant Aid $8,043 55%
State Grant Aid $7,368 34%
Student Loans $5,765 49%
Federal Loans $5,426 49%
Other Loans $10,571 2%

Merit Aid

Merit Scholarships Available:

Amount
$6,000 R N
- Y Y Y N
Financial Aid Timeline
Financial aid priority deadline: March 2
Financial aid deadline: May 31
College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about: -
Student must reply to financial aid decision by: -
Financial Aid Contact Info
552 University Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93106
(805) 893-8000
http://www.ucsb.edu

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Bang for the buck
  • 3
  • Isabella from Sylmar, CA
  • May-16-2013 I am a past student here

    I definitely felt that UCSB was worth it. Not only did I learn, get a good job after, and get accepted to graduate school at Rutgers University as a result of my education at UCSB, but I had fun while doing it.

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  • 4
  • Alexa from Corona, CA
  • Apr-02-2013 I am a current student here

    The education here is reputable with many opportunities for internships and research. There is also passionate professors who make classes interesting and worth taking.

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  • 5
  • Katie from Santa Barbara, CA
  • Feb-21-2013 I am a current student here

    I think the education given, along with the internships and research opportunities every bit of money I am paying for is going towards and amazing education. All the professors are open to personal office hour time, we offer extra tutoring for free and the TA are wonderful!

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