Santa Barbara, CA · Public university · Suburb (mid)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $14,617 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $44,689 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $16,883 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,343 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $36,607 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $15,482 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $21,125 less than the sticker price — about 58% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-I |
| Men’s varsity sports (10) | Track & Field (56), Baseball (52), Soccer (45), Water Polo (28), Cross Country (25), Swimming & Diving (24), Volleyball (22), Basketball (21), Tennis (11), Golf (10) |
| Women’s varsity sports (9) | Track & Field (55), Soccer (39), Swimming & Diving (27), Water Polo (24), Volleyball (22), Softball (21), Cross Country (19), Basketball (16), Tennis (10) |
| Softball conference | Big West |
| Head softball coach | Jo Evans |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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