Hello, UC Santa Barbara is on my potential college list. I'm trying to see if it fits into my financial plan. Does anyone have information about their tuition and other fees?
Sure, I'd be glad to provide some insight into the costs associated with attending UC Santa Barbara as of the 2024-2025 academic year.
Typically, the comprehensive fee for in-state students, including tuition, campus fees, and health insurance, amounts to approximately $16,400 per year. For out-of-state students, there is an additional non-resident supplemental tuition of approximately $34,200 per year which brings the total to roughly $50,600.
However, please note that these are just the direct costs. Students should also consider indirect costs like room and board, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses. These costs can vary greatly depending on personal circumstances, but the estimated total could amount to around an additional $20,000 per year.
Remember to factor in potential financial aid when calculating your annual expenses. UC Santa Barbara, along the rest of the UC system, provides a variety of financial aid options including grants, loans, and work-study opportunities to help offset these costs. Also, be sure to use the Net Price Calculator on UC Santa Barbara’s financial aid webpage to get a better approximation of what your actual costs might be after considering possible financial aid (https://www.finaid.ucsb.edu/dependent-net-price-calculator).
Do keep in mind that tuition and fees tend to increase slightly each year, so these figures may differ somewhat by the time you enroll. The specific figures can be found on the UC Santa Barbara website or by contacting the school's financial aid office directly.
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