Antioch University Santa Barbara: Strong and Growing
Not Affected by Decisions Regarding Antioch College in Ohio
Antioch Santa Barbara is not affected by the renewed decision on Feb. 22, 2008 to temporarily close Antioch College campus in Yellow Springs, Ohio as of June 30, 2008. Read President Mulnix’s letter to the community and news release on the College decision.
Along with Antioch University's four other non-residential graduate campuses in Seattle, Los Angeles, New Hampshire and Ohio, Antioch Santa Barbara operates independently from Antioch College, with a separate budget, staff and faculty.
Focused on its mission of addressing pressing societal needs and committed to giving students an excellent and relevant education, Antioch University Santa Barbara (AUSB) offers non-residential graduate programs in education, organizational management, and clinical psychology as well as a Doctorate in Psychology (PsyD). We also offer an undergraduate B.A. completion program and are busily developing two new programs we are very excited about – A Master of Fine Arts (MFA) and a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA).
Antioch University, including Antioch Santa Barbara, is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools as well as the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. What is the Antioch University system?
Antioch University includes Antioch University Seattle in Washington, Antioch University New England in Keene, New Hampshire, Antioch University Los Angeles and Antioch University Santa Barbara in California, and Antioch University McGregor and Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio. The University's administrative offices are located in Yellow Springs. In addition to programs at individual campuses, Antioch University also offers a university-wide Ph.D. in Leadership and Change. The individual campus presidents report to the system's chancellor and are responsible to the Antioch University Board of Trustees.
2. How is Antioch University Santa Barbara different from Antioch College?
Antioch College serves traditional-age undergraduate students (18–22) in a residential, liberal arts college environment. Antioch Santa Barbara serves learners in graduate programs on a non-residential campus. AUSB's students currently range in age from 22 to 62, with no limitations. The B.A. completion and graduate programs are offered on a part- or full-time basis and follow varying class schedules. Some students relocate to Santa Barbara, though many also commute to campus for one-day-per-week classes.
3. What does Antioch University Santa Barbara have in common with Antioch College?
All Antioch University campuses share common values with Antioch College: social justice, lifelong learning, turning theory into practice and educational innovation. We share a common mission to nurture in students the knowledge, skills and habits to act as lifelong learners, democratic leaders and global citizens who live lives of meaning and purpose.
4. Is there any chance Antioch University Santa Barbara will suspend operations?
No. Antioch Santa Barbara is on a solid footing with accredited programs in education, management, clinical psychology, and bachelor's completion. The Antioch University administration continues to serve all campuses with centralized services for finance, payroll, employee benefits and technology.
5. Will decisions about the future of Antioch College affect financial aid and scholarship opportunities for Antioch University Santa Barbara students?
No.
6. What is Antioch Santa Barbara's current enrollment?
AUSB's enrollment varies by quarter between 300 and 350 students. Some programs have seen significant recent growth, including the doctoral program in psychology.
7. What is the enrollment in Antioch University overall?
At its six campuses, Antioch University enrolls more than 3,500 students, with about 75% being graduate students. Antioch College, the residential undergraduate liberal arts campus in Ohio, has fewer than 300 students.
8. Are there any issues with accreditation?
No. Antioch University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Some programs at AUSB, such as education and psychology, also carry professional or state-specific accreditation/recognition.
