UCSB Grad school: Out of State

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<p>I'm currently working on an undergrad degree in Ohio, and I was born and raised in Ohio. I am seriously considering grad school, and UCSB appears to have an excellent grad program in Chemical Engineering(thats my major). I don't know what sort of specialization I will choose, I'm simply looking around at schools right now.<br>
After reading a bit on this forum, it sounds significantly harder to gain admission as an OOS student for undergrad(and the price for OOS is insane).</p>

<p>With all that said, are out of state students at a similar admission disadvantage for grad school as well? And is the grad school more apt to give fellowships etc. to in state students?</p>

<p>Edit: If you are wondering why I am looking into UCSB when I'm so far away: My mom lived there for ten years when she was in her twenties. The pictures are beautiful(even though they were taken on crappy Polaroids) and I need to get out of the Midwest. I can't take the winters anymore.</p>

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<p>Ph.D. programs typically don't differentiate between in-state and OOS applicants, and there are often waivers for the OOS tuition. Some university fellowships may favor in-state students, but most grad students are supported with teaching and research assistantships, which are available to all grad students in the department.</p>

<p>Professional programs (MD, DVM, etc.), on the other hand, often give preference to in-state applicants (at least at state-supported universities).</p>

<p>Good luck in your search.</p>

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<p>Thanks. That definetly makes me feel better about my chances.</p>