International students require approximately 62,000-67,000 USD (~46-50 lakh INR) to study in UC Santa Barbara. This cost includes tuition, living and miscellaneous expenses. 

UC Santa Barbara offers housing facilities to students both on and off campus; on-campus residence facilities can accommodate approximately 38% of total students. Students can live in residence halls, apartments, or student family houses provided by the institution. Housing facility charges: There are several options available that students can choose from based on their financial status. The cost of a room for on-campus living is around $22,543. The UCSB home offers a variety of services, including high-speed wireless internet, furnished stay suites, 24-hour housekeeping, and live-in staff for student assistance and support. Off-campus housing options for UC Santa Barbara students are spread across Isla Vista and are solely available to UCSB connected populations. The typical monthly rent for off-campus living is between 600 and 800 USD.

The total number of students enrolled at the university is 25833. USC has about 6,600 international students in regular academic programs. The acceptance rate of the university is 32.8 %.

The UC-Santa Barbara campus is massive and offers a variety of wonderful campus life opportunities, including over 500 student clubs and incredible facilities. The campus features fantastic recreation facilities such as the Multi-Cultural Centre, Pollock Theatre, and the Art, Design, and Architecture Museum. UCSB boasts great athletic facilities ranging from tennis to swimming, basketball to baseball to the track and back. Views of the ocean, lagoon, and mountains can be found relatively close to the Pacific residence halls.

The University of California, Santa Barbara is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission.

The income trends among university students are amazing. The university has a strong placement record, with Executive Management and Change being the top paying field, with an annual income of 153,000 USD on average. Financial services are the second highest paying industry, with an annual compensation of $150,000 on average. Northrop Grumman Corporation-$69,651 - $110,000; Yardi Systems, Inc.- $48,560 - $82,541; Procore Technologies- $51,388 - $97,875; Oracle - $56,673 - $139,000; Raytheon Co.- $53,582 - $139,787 are some of the most popular firms hiring UCSB alumni.