Antioch University-Santa Barbara

What is the cost of studying for a year at Antioch University-Santa Barbara?

For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition at Antioch University-Santa Barbara was $25,680, with $400 in required fees. The listed tuition and fees were the same for California residents and students from other states. Reported full-time graduate tuition was $36,480, also with $400 in required fees; actual charges can depend on the program and course load.

• Undergraduate tuition and required fees: $26,080 for the reported academic year.
• Estimated room and board: $21,288; this is a living-cost estimate, not a charge for an Antioch residence hall or meal plan.
• Estimated books and supplies: $3,200.

Those undergraduate figures add to $50,568 before transportation and personal expenses. The sum is an illustration using the reported 2024-25 categories, not a complete official cost-of-attendance budget or a bill every student will receive. Part-time students were listed at $535 per undergraduate credit and $760 per graduate credit; course-specific charges can affect an individual budget.

Financial aid can reduce what a student pays out of pocket, while loans shift some cost to repayment after school. In 2024-25, the reported average grant award to undergraduates receiving grant aid was $8,044, and 39% of students were reported as receiving student loans. Neither figure describes a guaranteed award. Eligible applicants should complete the FAFSA and review federal, California, and Antioch aid options with the financial aid office, then compare their own aid offer with a budget that includes housing, travel, and other living costs.

What are the work-study opportunities at Antioch University-Santa Barbara?

Students considering part-time work at Antioch University-Santa Barbara should distinguish Federal Work-Study from an ordinary job. Work-Study is need-based federal aid: an eligible student earns wages through an approved position rather than receiving the full award automatically as a tuition discount.

Availability depends on a student's aid eligibility, institutional funding, and open positions. On-campus or approved community jobs may also be available outside Work-Study, but employment should not be built into a budget until an offer is confirmed. Students can ask financial aid whether Work-Study is offered for their degree and enrollment status, where positions are posted, and whether a placement or internship required for a program is paid.

Career development is a related but different question. Applicants should ask their program what help it provides with finding field placements, preparing application materials, and connecting with employers or alumni. Participation in a placement or career activity is not the same as a verified job offer after graduation.