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University of California-Santa Barbara
Tuition trend
2.2%/yr avgOver the 18 years from 2008 to 2026, published in-state tuition and fees rose from $8,386 to $17,673, about 2.2% a year.
Includes the school's announced 2026–27 rate.
| Year | Published | Projected estimate | Estimate range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | $8,386 | – | – |
| 2009 | $9,722 | – | – |
| 2010 | $11,686 | – | – |
| 2011 | $13,595 | – | – |
| 2012 | $13,671 | – | – |
| 2013 | $13,746 | – | – |
| 2014 | $13,865 | – | – |
| 2015 | $13,968 | – | – |
| 2016 | $14,073 | – | – |
| 2017 | $14,451 | – | – |
| 2018 | $14,391 | – | – |
| 2019 | $14,391 | – | – |
| 2020 | $14,406 | – | – |
| 2021 | $14,417 | – | – |
| 2022 | $14,617 | – | – |
| 2023 | $14,965 | – | – |
| 2026 | $17,673 | $17,673 | – |
| 2027 | – | $18,055 | $16,894–$19,216 |
| 2028 | – | $18,445 | $16,149–$20,895 |
| 2029 | – | $18,844 | $15,437–$22,720 |
| 2030 | – | $19,252 | $14,756–$24,704 |
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