Financial Aid
Average net price
$8,029
% receiving grants
73%
% receiving federal loans
1%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $3,970 |
| $30–48k | $4,900 |
| $48–75k | $6,789 |
| $75–110k | $8,461 |
| $110k+ | $8,619 |
Federal loans disbursed to 132 students totaling $526,136.
- • Average net price $8,029 — below $10k/yr.
- • Low-income families pay $3,970 net — strong need-based aid.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Santa Barbara County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$2,459/mo
1 bedroom
$2,746/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$3,124/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
253
Yellow Ribbon
No
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)