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Urban
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
Campus Visits
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News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
Fielding Graduate University Launches New Data Science Minor
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition—
Financial Intel
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
35.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
16
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Programs (12)
Student Body
Undergrads
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Outcomes
Rankings
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
153Very High
Estimated from CA state average + city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75
Nearest Cities
Los Angelespop. 3.9M
88 mi(153 min)
San Diegopop. 1.4M
189 mi(328 min)
San Franciscopop. 870K
276 mi(478 min)