Financial Aid
Average net price
$6,942
% receiving grants
83%
% receiving federal loans
12%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $4,846 |
| $30–48k | $5,802 |
| $48–75k | $7,319 |
| $75–110k | $4,714 |
| $110k+ | — |
- • Average net price $6,942 — below $10k/yr.
- • Low-income families pay $4,846 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