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Is UCSB a Good School for the Money?

Below Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$197,201 Avg Total Cost

University of California - Santa Barbara Value Report

College Factual's Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of an UCSB degree with its cost to determine if the school is asking a fair price. Read the UCSB annual value report below.

Below Average Value Nationwide

Below Average National Value
Top 5% National Quality
Expensive Price

University of California - Santa Barbara is ranked #1,965 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe University of California - Santa Barbara is overpriced for the quality education it provides. (This takes into account average financial aid and may not apply to you if you have further scholarships, grant or aid provided to you.)

National Value Ranking  1965 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  12.32 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

Bottom Line: You'll Spend an Estimated $197,201 For That Piece of Paper

On average, a bachelor's degree from UCSB will cost you about $197,201. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $46,730 and a typical 4.22 years to graduate.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$46,730
Average Years to Graduate4.22
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$197,201

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Consider the average UCSB student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree. If you can complete your degree faster than that you will save money. This is just one way your UCSB degree may cost less than average.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$77,597 In-State With Aid
$245,760 Avg Cost No Aid
4.22 Years to Graduate

The net price YOU pay may be very different than the typical net price.

Look at the table below to get a sense of how UCSB value for your educational dollar might vary.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$245,760#0F
All Students$197,201#1,965F
Only Students Receiving Aid$167,433#162A
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$155,925#F
All Students$107,361#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$77,597#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of California.

About 60% of UCSB students receive financial aid. Get more details on what UCSB financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates average total cost by multiplying net price by time to graduation. We then compare the average total cost to other schools of a similar quality to determine value. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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