Below is a sample UCSB Undergraduate Cost of Attendance Budget for 2026-2027, showing in-state CA Resident versus out-of-state, based on a brand new incoming freshman living in the Residence Halls (or "dorms"). To calculate and print your specific Cost of Attendance Budget for your cohort year, residency status, and housing type, please click here:
UCSB Cost of Attendance Calculator
2026-2027 - Undergraduate
2026 Cohort
University Housing – Residence Halls
| Category | Cost |
|---|---|
| $ 15,588 | |
| $ 2,085 | |
Book & Supplies 2
|
$ 1,515 |
| $ 13,203 | |
Food
|
$ 10,782 |
Utilities
|
$ 0 |
Transportation 2
|
$ 789 |
| $ 4,008 | |
Personal Expenses 2
|
$ 2,652 |
Telephone/ Cell Phone 2
|
$ 324 |
| Total (CA Resident) | $ 50,946 |
| $ 39,270 | |
| Total (Non-Resident) | $ 90,216 |
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