Founded in 1977, Antioch University Santa Barbara is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Santa Barbara (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), California. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Antioch University Santa Barbara (AUSB) is a very small coeducational US higher education institution. Antioch University Santa Barbara (AUSB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. AUSB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.