Paying for University of California-Santa Barbara

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$14,965 2.38%	$45,742 2.36%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$14,453 4.19%	$29,555 2.01%

The 2024 tuition & fees of University of California-Santa Barbara (UCSB) are $14,965 for California residents and $45,742 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

57% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $19,022. It could cover 41.59% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $21,565 for California residents and $52,342 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

UCSB's 4-year tuition is $61,271 for California residents and $186,957 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $171,692 for California residents and $297,379 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at University of California-Santa Barbara is $14,965 for California residents and $45,742 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.38% for California residents and increased by 2.36% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($12,557) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of UCSB is $15,321 for California residents and $46,820 for out-of-state students, a 2.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.

UCSB Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$14,617	$44,689	$21,942
2023-2024	$14,965	$45,742	$24,140
Change % 2023-2024	2.38%	2.36%	10.02%
2024-2025	$15,321	$46,820	$26,558

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $14,453 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $29,555. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($13,827) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $29,192.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at UCSB is $15,058 for California residents and $30,148 for out-of-state students , a 2.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.

UCSB Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$13,872	$28,974	$21,942
2023-2024	$14,453	$29,555	$24,140
Change % 2023-2024	4.19%	2.01%	10.02%
2024-2025	$15,058	$30,148	$26,558

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $24,140 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 10.02% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 8.17% compared to the previous year.

The UCSB's 2024 on-campus COA is $40,587 for state residents and $71,364 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $37,939 for state residents and $68,716 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At UCSB
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$14,965
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$45,742
Room & Board	$18,684	$15,416
Personal Expenses	$5,456	$6,076
Books & Supplies	$1,482
COA (In-State)	$40,587	$37,939
COA (Out-of-State)	$71,364	$68,716

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at UCSB?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at UCSB is $61,271 for California residents and $186,957 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at University of California-Santa Barbara have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

UCSB 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$15,105	$15,246	$15,388	$15,532	$61,271
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$46,138	$46,536	$46,939	$47,345	$186,957
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$15,246	$15,388	$15,532	$15,677	$61,843
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$46,536	$46,939	$47,345	$47,754	$188,574
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$15,388	$15,532	$15,677	$15,823	$62,420
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$46,939	$47,345	$47,754	$48,167	$190,204
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$15,532	$15,677	$15,823	$15,971	$63,003
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$47,345	$47,754	$48,167	$48,583	$191,849
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$15,677	$15,823	$15,971	$16,120	$63,592
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$47,754	$48,167	$48,583	$49,003	$193,508

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $171,692 for California residents and $297,379 for out-of-state students.

UCSB 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$41,497	$42,431	$43,330	$44,253	$171,692
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$72,529	$73,721	$74,940	$76,188	$297,379
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$42,431	$43,390	$44,313	$45,260	$175,582
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$73,721	$74,940	$76,188	$77,464	$302,313
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$43,390	$44,375	$45,322	$46,295	$179,578
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$74,940	$76,188	$77,464	$78,770	$307,362
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$44,375	$45,387	$46,359	$47,358	$183,683
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$76,188	$77,464	$78,770	$80,107	$312,528
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$45,387	$46,426	$47,425	$48,449	$187,899
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$77,464	$78,770	$80,107	$81,474	$317,815

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 57% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $95,604 for California residents and $221,291 for out-of-state students.

UCSB 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$22,475	$23,409	$24,308	$25,231	$95,604
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$53,507	$54,699	$55,918	$57,166	$221,291
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$23,409	$24,368	$25,291	$26,238	$99,494
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$54,699	$55,918	$57,166	$58,442	$226,225
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$24,368	$25,353	$26,300	$27,273	$103,490
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$55,918	$57,166	$58,442	$59,748	$231,274
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$25,353	$26,365	$27,337	$28,336	$107,595
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$57,166	$58,442	$59,748	$61,085	$236,440
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$26,365	$27,404	$28,403	$29,427	$111,811
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$58,442	$59,748	$61,085	$62,452	$241,727

	In-State	Out-of-State
University of California-Santa Barbara	$14,965	$45,742
California State University-Fullerton	$7,073	$18,953
University of California-Davis	$15,247	$46,024
University of Hawaii at Manoa	$12,186	$34,218
University of California-Irvine	$14,237	$45,014
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo	$11,075	$30,995