Below is a sample UCSB Graduate Cost of Attendance Budget for 2026-2027 showing in-state CA Resident versus out-of-state, based on a regular academic graduate program (not professional degree) living in the on-campus San Clemente housing. To calculate (and print) your specific Cost of Attendance Budget for your graduate program, residency status, and housing type, please click here:
UCSB Cost of Attendance Calculator
2026-2027 - Graduate
Regular Academic Graduate
University Housing - On Campus (San Clemente)
| Category | Cost |
|---|---|
| $ 15,066 | |
| $ 1,389 | |
Book & Supplies 2
|
$ 1,611 |
| $ 9,261 | |
Food
|
$ 9,402 |
Utilities (includes Phone)
|
$ 1,932 |
Transportation 2
|
$ 4,362 |
| $ 9,384 | |
Personal Expenses 2
|
$ 3,450 |
| Total | $ 55,857 |
| $ 15,102 | |
| Non-Resident Total | $ 70,959 |
Description of data sources used to estimate cost of attendance:
https://www.ucop.edu/enrollment-services/data-and-reporting/student-budget-tables/typical-housing-costs-near-uc-campuses.pdf
Link to Methodology:
https://www.ucop.edu/enrollment-services/data-and-reporting/student-budget-tables/calculating-student-budgets_for-web_smb.pdf