Antioch University-Santa Barbara SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Antioch Santa Barbara’s 80% acceptance rate means admission is accessible for many qualified applicants, so your strategy should center on fit, readiness, and cost. If test scores are part of your application, use them to reinforce your academic record while you pay close attention to program requirements and affordability.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Antioch University-Santa Barbara facts and stats
Antioch University-Santa Barbara is a very small institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 55 students. Antioch Santa Barbara is located in an urban setting. The student-to-faculty ratio is 5:1.
Santa Barbara, CA

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Key Antioch University-Santa Barbara application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
September 15
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year for retakes if you want a stronger score. Since Antioch Santa Barbara’s Regular Decision deadline is September 15, plan for any final retake no later than August so scores have time to arrive.
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What you'll actually pay
Antioch Santa Barbara is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $24,475 before grants, scholarships, and other aid are applied.

Antioch Santa Barbara’s estimated cost of attendance is $45,571, including $24,475 in tuition and fees and $21,096 for room and board. As a private not-for-profit institution, students’ actual costs can vary based on living arrangements, program choices, and financial need. Families should compare the published price with any grants, scholarships, or other aid offered in a financial aid package.
Student life at Antioch University-Santa Barbara
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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