Antioch University Santa Barbara

Located in downtown Santa Barbara, California, Antioch University Santa Barbara (AUSB) occupies a renovated historic building near the city's cultural district. The urban campus serves primarily non-traditional and working adult students through undergraduate degree completion programs and graduate studies. AUSB, established in 1977 as a satellite campus of Antioch University, focuses on programs in psychology, education, and environmental studies, with an emphasis on social justice and experiential learning. The institution maintains small class sizes and offers flexible evening and weekend course schedules to accommodate working professionals. While the campus does not provide student housing or athletic programs, its central location provides access to Santa Barbara's amenities and Pacific coast beaches.