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Cost of Attendance is a budget determined by the institution to estimate the cost of education for the academic year. This includes direct costs, such as tuition and residential/non-residential fees, plus estimates of indirect costs, including living expenses (outside of Pacifica), books, travel, personal, and miscellaneous expenses. The estimated figures of the indirect costs listed are provided by The College Board and are based on nine-month 2021 California regional and metropolitan budgets developed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. These are only estimates. Individual student costs may vary based on standard of living and where the student lives.

Direct Costs

Includes tuition and residential/non-residential fees as well as additional lodging. These are the cost of items that you pay directly to the school.

Tuition: See chart below for tuition costs. View a quarterly breakdown of tuition and fees. Tuition and fee rates are expected to increase each year; new rates are effective September 1st each year.

Residential/Non-residential Fees: See chart below for detailed fee costs. The Residential Fee covers basic overnight accommodations each session during the fall, winter, spring, and summer quarters at the Best Western or the Ladera Campus, meals, shuttle service and miscellaneous day use fees. M.A. Counseling and Ph.D. Clinical Programs are in session seven days/six nights during the summer quarter. The Psy.D. Clinical Program is not in session during the summer quarter. The M.A./Ph.D. Community, Liberation, Indigenous, and Ecopsychology Specialization is not in residency during the summer (community fieldwork). The M.A./Ph.D. Mythological Studies and Ph.D. Psychotherapy Specialization are in session five days/four nights in the summer quarter. First and second year students in the M.A./Ph.D. Somatic Specialization are not in session during the summer quarter, but third year students in the M.A./Ph.D. Somatic Specialization are in session five days/four nights in the summer quarter. M.A. Depth Psychology and Creativity with Emphasis in the Arts and Humanities Specialization is in residence four days/three nights once each quarter. The M.A./Ph.D. Depth Jungian and Archetypal Studies Specialization is in residence four days/three nights once each quarter. First year Ph.D. Depth Integrative Therapy and Healing Practices students are not in residence during the summer quarter. The Non-Residential/Commuter Fee includes meals, shuttle service, and miscellaneous day use fees for those living in the Santa Barbara/Ventura County area.

Dissertation Fees: When the student enters the dissertation phase of the Ph.D. programs, the nine-quarter dissertation fee will equal the same tuition amount the year the student entered the program. For example, students entering a Ph.D. program in Fall 2021, the dissertation fee will be $29,800 or the Ph.D. Depth Therapy Specialization dissertation fee will be $28,700. That amount is the cost for the 9-quarter dissertation program (2 years, and approximately 3 months) and will be equally divided between each quarter. Students enrolled in the Dissertation program are enrolled as a part-time student. Please note the dissertation program is based on credit hours. Contact the Financial Aid Office for complete details. For more information regarding financial aid eligibility during the dissertation phase of the program and for a breakdown of dissertation fees, download the Dissertation Financial Aid Fact Sheet.

Indirect Costs

Indirect costs such as books, travel, and reasonable living expenses are based on a statewide average from a survey conducted by The College Board. Personal expenses may vary based on individual standards of living and residence location. Students who find that these estimates do not adequately reflect their cost may petition the Financial Aid Office for an adjustment to their Cost of Attendance.

Total Estimated Cost of Attendance for 2022-2023

Residential

Category M.A. Counseling M.A. Depth Psychology and Creativity M.A./Ph.D. Mythological Studies M.A./Ph.D. Depth Comm/Lib/Ind/Eco Specialization M.A./Ph.D. Depth Jungian & Archetypal Specialization Ph.D. Depth Integrative Therapy & Healing Practices M.A./Ph.D. Clinical Psy.D. Clinical Psy.D. Counseling
Tuition $25,000 $20,800 $30,200 $30,200 $30,200 $28,500 $30,200 $29,400 $29,100
Residential Fees $7,610 $3,680 $7,080 $5,895 $3,680 $5,895 $9,833 $8,145 $7,610
Living Expenses $25,411 $22,722 $25,441 $25,411 $22,722 $25,411 $25,411 $25,411 $25,411
Travel/Misc. Expenses $4,245 $0 $4,245 $3,184 $0 $3,184 $4,245 $3,184 $4,245
Loan Fees $864 $864 $864 $864 $864 $864 $864 $864 $864
Books $1,897 $1,215 $1,408 $1,099 $1,208 $901 $1,432 $1,656 $1,656
Total $65,057 $49,281 $69,238 $66,683 $58,674 $64,785 $72,015 $68,690 $68,916

Non-Residential

Category M.A. Counseling M.A. Depth Psychology and Creativity M.A./Ph.D. Mythological Studies M.A./Ph.D. Depth Comm/Lib/Ind/Eco Specialization M.A./Ph.D. Depth Jungian & Archetypal Specialization Ph.D. Depth Integrative Therapy & Healing Practices Ph.D. Clinical Psy.D. Clinical Psy.D. Counseling
Tuition $25,000 $20,800 $30,200 $30,200 $30,200 $28,500 $30,200 $29,400 $29,100
Non-Residential Fees $4,250 $2,000 $4,000 $3,375 $2,000 $3,375 $5,245 $4,392 $4,250
Living Expenses $25,441 $22,722 $25,441 $25,441 $22,722 $25,441 $25,441 $25,441 $25,441
Travel/Misc. Expenses $4,245 $0 $4,245 $3,184 $0 $3,184 $4,245 $3,184 $4,245
Loan Fees $864 $864 $864 $864 $864 $864 $864 $864 $864
Books $1,897 $1,215 $1,408 $1,099 $1,208 $901 $1,432 $1,656 $1,656
Total $61,697 $47,601 $66,158 $64,163 $56,994 $62,265 $67,428 $64,937 $65,556

Total Estimated Cost of Attendance for 2021-2022

Residential

Category M.A. Counseling M.A. Depth Psychology and Creativity M.A./Ph.D. Mythological Studies M.A./Ph.D. Depth Comm/Lib/Ind/Eco Specialization M.A./Ph.D. Depth Jungian & Archetypal Specialization M.A./Ph.D. Depth Somatic Specialization Ph.D. Depth Integrative Therapy & Healing Practices M.A./Ph.D. Clinical Psy.D. Clinical Psy.D. Counseling
Tuition $24,600 $20,500 $29,800 $29,800 $29,800 $29,800 $28,100 $29,800 $29,000 $28,700
Residential Fees $7,378 $3,568 $6,864 $5,715 $3,588 $5,715 $5,715 $9,529 $7,893 $7,378
Living Expenses $22,236 $19,860 $22,236 $22,236 $19,860 $22,236 $21,236 $22,236 $22,236 $23,236
Travel/Misc. Expenses $3,943 $0 $3,943 $2,957 $0 $2,957 $2,957 $3,943 $2,898 $3,943
Loan Fees $218 $218 $218 $218 $218 $218 $218 $218 $218 $218
Books $1,822 $1,167 $1,353 $1,056 $1,161 $1,041 $865 $1,369 $1,561 $1,561
Total $60,197 $45,313 $64,414 $61,982 $54,627 $61,967 $60,091 $67,095 $63,865 $64,036

Non-Residential

Category M.A. Counseling M.A. Depth Psychology and Creativity M.A./Ph.D. Mythological Studies M.A./Ph.D. Depth Comm/Lib/Ind/Eco Specialization M.A./Ph.D. Depth Jungian & Archetypal Specialization M.A./Ph.D. Depth Somatic Specialization Ph.D. Depth Integrative Therapy & Healing Practices Ph.D. Clinical Psy.D. Clinical Psy.D. Counseling
Tuition $24,600 $20,500 $29,800 $29,800 $29,800 $29,800 $28,100 $29,800 $29,000 $28,700
Non-Residential Fees $4,114 $1,936 $3,872 $3,267 $1,936 $3,267 $3,267 $5,074 $4,248 $4,114
Living Expenses $22,236 $19,860 $22,236 $22,236 $19,860 $22,236 $22,236 $22,236 $22,236 $22,236
Travel/Misc. Expenses $3,943 $0 $3,943 $2,957 $0 $2,957 $2,957 $3,943 $2,957 $3,943
Loan Fees $218 $218 $218 $218 $218 $218 $218 $218 $218 $218
Books $1,822 $1,167 $1,353 $1,056 $1,161 $1,041 $865 $1,369 $1,561 $1,561
Total $56,933 $43,681 $61,422 $59,543 $52,975 $59,519 $57,643 $62,640 $60,220 $60,772