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University of California-Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, CA, US · Suburb: Midsize

Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity

Public
Admission rate
33%
Graduation rate
84%
Average net price
$16,807
Student–faculty
17:1
Undergraduates
23,113
Tuition
$16,989 in-state / $54,591 out-of-state
Graduate tuition
$12,264 in-state / $27,366 out-of-state
Cost of attendance
$44,833
Retention rate
93%
Pell / federal loans
32% Pell · 18% loans
Median debt
$9,876
Earnings, 10 yrs out
$82,568

Net price by family income

Under $30k
$7,745
$30–48k
$8,910
$48–75k
$11,398
$75–110k
$16,839
$110k+
$30,085

Average yearly cost after grant aid, by family income (IPEDS Student Financial Aid).

Indexed programs (10)

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