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Fielding Graduate University

Fielding

Santa Barbara, California 93105-3538

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Private urban college in Santa Barbara

Fielding Graduate University is a private urban institution in Santa Barbara, California. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

Established
1974
Motto
"Change the world. Start with yours."
Type
Private graduate-level university

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—SAT Avg
—Students
—Student:Faculty
—Grad Rate
—Earnings 10yr

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Fielding Graduate University Launches New Data Science Minor

Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

35.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

16

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

4

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

4

Drug Arrests

3

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (12)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

85%

Mixed
  • •85% first-year retention rate
  • •Active student organizations
  • •Engaged campus community

Mental Health Services

Counselor Ratio

1:350

24/7 Crisis Line

Yes

Free Sessions

12 per year

Avg Wait

5 days

Walk-in hours available weekdays

Disability Services

Dedicated OfficeOffice of Disability Services
Extended test timeNote-taking assistanceHousing accommodationsAccessible transportation

ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements

Dining

Rating

★★★★☆

Score

4/5

Meal Plan

$6,200/yr

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalalKosher

Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options

Student Body

Undergrads
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Rankings

U.S. News
#45
↑2
vs 2024
Forbes
#52
↓1
vs 2024
Niche
#38
↑3
vs 2024

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

Transit Scores

BikeableCampus shuttle: Free campus shuttle runs 7am-midnight
72
Walk Score
45
Transit Score
68
Bike Score

Local Economy

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Top Employers
UniversityRegional Medical CenterTech corridor firms
Key Industries
EducationHealthcareTechnology

Getting There

Nearest Airports

LAX Los Angeles82 mi
SAN San Diego187 mi
SJC San Jose238 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2654 mi · ~76h 40m drive
New York, NY2512 mi · ~72h 34m drive
Hartford, CT2575 mi · ~74h 23m drive
Providence, RI2639 mi · ~76h 14m drive
Albany, NY2516 mi · ~72h 41m drive
Syracuse, NY2394 mi · ~69h 10m drive
Rochester, NY2320 mi · ~67h 1m drive
Buffalo, NY2256 mi · ~65h 10m drive
Philadelphia, PA2456 mi · ~70h 57m drive
Pittsburgh, PA2199 mi · ~63h 32m drive
Harrisburg, PA2364 mi · ~68h 18m drive
Newark, NJ2503 mi · ~72h 19m drive
Washington, DC2364 mi · ~68h 18m drive
Baltimore, MD2384 mi · ~68h 52m drive
Atlanta, GA2012 mi · ~58h 7m drive
Charlotte, NC2191 mi · ~63h 18m drive
Raleigh, NC2307 mi · ~66h 39m drive
Miami, FL2421 mi · ~69h 56m drive
Orlando, FL2282 mi · ~65h 55m drive
Tampa, FL2234 mi · ~64h 32m drive
Nashville, TN1852 mi · ~53h 30m drive
New Orleans, LA1754 mi · ~50h 40m drive
Richmond, VA2354 mi · ~68h drive
Chicago, IL1806 mi · ~52h 10m drive
Detroit, MI2043 mi · ~59h 1m drive
Minneapolis, MN1574 mi · ~45h 28m drive
St. Louis, MO1657 mi · ~47h 52m drive
Kansas City, MO1423 mi · ~41h 7m drive
Indianapolis, IN1874 mi · ~54h 8m drive
Columbus, OH2042 mi · ~58h 59m drive
Cleveland, OH2110 mi · ~60h 57m drive
Milwaukee, WI1802 mi · ~52h 3m drive
Dallas, TX1321 mi · ~38h 10m drive
Houston, TX1457 mi · ~42h 5m drive
Austin, TX1312 mi · ~37h 54m drive
San Antonio, TX1289 mi · ~37h 14m drive
Los Angeles, CA88 mi · ~2h 33m drive
San Francisco, CA276 mi · ~7h 58m drive
San Diego, CA189 mi · ~5h 28m drive
Seattle, WA920 mi · ~26h 35m drive
Portland, OR782 mi · ~22h 35m drive
Denver, CO889 mi · ~25h 41m drive
Phoenix, AZ443 mi · ~12h 48m drive
Salt Lake City, UT612 mi · ~17h 41m drive
Honolulu, HI2482 mi · ~71h 42m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park
Visitor parking lot
Free parking with visitor pass
9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions
Admissions Office
10:00 AMInformation session
Welcome Center
45 minutes
11:00 AMCampus tour
Starts at Welcome Center
75 minutes, student-led
12:30 PMLunch
Main Dining Hall
Visitor meal passes available
1:30 PMDepartment visit
Academic buildings
Schedule with department directly
2:30 PMExplore campus independently
Library, student center, residence halls

Airport Transit

Los Angeles (LAX)82 miles
Rental car
123 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
164 min$98-164
San Diego (SAN)187 miles
Rental car
281 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
374 min$224-374

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