The Antioch University Santa Barbara (AUSB) campus is located in the picturesque ocean side community of downtown Santa Barbara, California. Our location is within walking distance of numerous restaurants, cafes, shops, and galleries; including Borders Books and Music, which supplies textbooks for Antioch courses. The AUSB campus is also close to Santa Barbara's beautiful beaches and mountain ranges.

Antioch Santa Barbara serves local residents as well as an increasing number of commuters from San Luis Obispo, Ventura, and Los Angeles counties who appreciate Antioch's flexible class schedules. A small number of Antioch students have relocated from throughout the United States, Canada, South America and Europe to Santa Barbara specifically to attend Antioch University, drawn by Antioch's distinctive education and the community's justly famous climate, lifestyle and amenities.

Students of Antioch University Santa Barbara are working adults who seek a new direction in their careers or the mobility provided by earning an undergraduate or graduate degree. A diverse group of men and women ranging in age from 23 to 70, they share a serious determination to change their lives. The average student is 35 years old, and over 70% receive some form of financial aid.


Campus Map and Directions
Antioch University Santa Barbara is located just a few blocks off State Street, at the corner of Garden and De La Guerra

About Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara is a bustling city that enjoys sunny days and mild evenings. Culture, art, shopping and fine dining are abundent around town.