UCSB Cost Per Credit Hour Report

What Does It Cost to Attend University of California-Santa Barbara Per Credit Hour?

Below you’ll find the current tuition and fees for University of California-Santa Barbara, next to the recent cost trend.

You can jump to any of the following sections:

• UCSB Tuition & Fee Costs
• UCSB Tuition Trend
• Options to Finance Your Education

What Does UCSB Cost Per Credit Hour?

Part-time per-credit-hour rates for University of California-Santa Barbara are not available at this time. The full annual tuition and fee figures appear below.

For the full picture, the annual tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates at University of California-Santa Barbara follow below.

Required fees account for amounted to $3,268 in-state and $3,268 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.

This annual figure is for academic instruction only and excludes room and board costs.

How Has Tuition Changed at UCSB Recently?

Here’s how tuition at University of California-Santa Barbara has tracked across the last few reported years.

Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition climbed 5.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $53,139 for the upcoming year.

Don’t Ignore Cost Increases

At most colleges, tuition rises a little each year, so budget for the cost climbing as you progress.

Plan Around the Cumulative Cost

When planning, assume the rate will rise each year so rising costs don’t blow up your plan.

Ways to Pay for Your UCSB Degree

A per-credit-hour figure is only part of the conversation — grant aid and scholarships often reduce what students actually pay.

For more on financial aid at University of California-Santa Barbara, head to the University of California-Santa Barbara Financial Aid page.

Comparing to full-time enrollment? See the University of California-Santa Barbara Tuition & Fees page.

References

• IPEDS Data Center
• College Navigator
• National Center for Education Statistics