Financial Aid
Average net price
$17,658
% receiving grants
53%
% receiving federal loans
18%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $9,231 |
| $30–48k | $9,992 |
| $48–75k | $12,588 |
| $75–110k | $17,136 |
| $110k+ | $31,863 |
Federal loans disbursed to 7,966 students totaling $54,873,908.
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
397
Yellow Ribbon
Yes
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)