by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual's Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of an UCSB degree with its cost to determine if the school is asking a fair price. Read the UCSB annual value report below.
University of California - Santa Barbara is ranked #1,965 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe University of California - Santa Barbara is overpriced for the quality education it provides. (This takes into account average financial aid and may not apply to you if you have further scholarships, grant or aid provided to you.)
| School | Total Price | Value Grade |
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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.
On average, a bachelor's degree from UCSB will cost you about $197,201. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $46,730 and a typical 4.22 years to graduate.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Average Yearly Cost | $46,730 |
| Average Years to Graduate | 4.22 |
| Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree | $197,201 |
Consider the average UCSB student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree. If you can complete your degree faster than that you will save money. This is just one way your UCSB degree may cost less than average.
The net price YOU pay may be very different than the typical net price.
Look at the table below to get a sense of how UCSB value for your educational dollar might vary.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with no Aid | $245,760 | #0 | F |
| All Students | $197,201 | #1,965 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $167,433 | #162 | A |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with no Aid | $155,925 | # | F |
| All Students | $107,361 | # | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $77,597 | # | F |
Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of California.
About 60% of UCSB students receive financial aid. Get more details on what UCSB financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates average total cost by multiplying net price by time to graduation. We then compare the average total cost to other schools of a similar quality to determine value. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.
College Factual's Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.