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University of California-Santa Barbara
University of California-Santa Barbara

University of California-Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, CA, USA
Public
4 Year
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Overview

University of California in Santa Barbara is a leading research institution in the city and state of the same name. UCSB is a member of the Association of American Universities, home to the National Center for Ecological Analysis, as well as an Hispanic-Serving Institution. UC Santa Barbara offers more than 200 programs of study from its campus atop cliffs, which is bordered by the Pacific Ocean on two sides. The university is also home to a number of national and research center and units, the unique College of Creative Studies, and is the editorial headquarters for The Writings of Henry D. Thoreau.

Acceptance Rate:
28%
Average Net Price:
$17,223
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
4.0
Average ACT Composite
30
Average SAT Composite
1370

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Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$17,223
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$15,444
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$47,332
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$20,279
Books and Supplies
$1381
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$7,745
$30k - $48k
$8,910
$48k - $75k
$11,398
$75k - $110k
$16,839
$110k+
$30,085
Financial Aid: visit page

Aid & Grants

0
100
81%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
28%
Average Aid Per Year
$21,732
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
28%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,906
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$10,142

 

Students receiving state aid
41%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$11579
Students receiving federal aid
28%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,906
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$24,950
$30k - $48k
$23,604
$48k - $75k
$20,045
$75k - $110k
$12,993
$110k+
$3,776
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$283,467,104
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$22,782,511

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
24%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,480
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$143
Students receiving federal loans
23%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,326
Average Other Loans Per Year
$5,956

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

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Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
28%
Acceptance Rate
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110871
Students Applied
57%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
2109
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is not checked
No
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionNovember 30May 1
Application Fee
$80
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
State-Specific Application
State-Specific Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
80%
Out-Of-State Students
9%
38%
Submitting ACT
82%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 30
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1370
0
1600
SAT Percentiles
Math
25th
610
75th
750
Reading
25th
620
75th
710
4.0
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
3.75+
92%
3.50 - 3.74
5%
3.25 - 3.49
1%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Top 10%
100
Top 25%
100
Top 50%
100
Students Enrolled By Household Income
< $30k
594
$30k - $48k
399
$48k - $75k
313
$75k - $110k
186
$110k+
355

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 805-893-2881
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
26,068
Total Number of Undergrads
23,232
0
100
70%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
85%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
17:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Quarter

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Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
50%
20-39 Students
24%
40-99 Students
14%
100+ Students
10%

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
91

Faculty Overview

0
100
100%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
43%
 US National: 44%
57%
 US National: 56%
Residency
In-State Students
80%
Out-Of-State Students
9%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
54
Countries Represented
64
Ethnicity
African American
2%
Asian/Pacific Islander
19%
Hispanic
26%
White
32%
Multiracial
9%
Unknown
3%
Percent of First Generation Students
42%
Student Organizations
524
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is checked
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
38%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
38%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Gauchos
School Colors
blue and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
271
Total Female Athletes
204
Intramural Sports
18
Sports Club
33
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo
University of California-Santa Barbara Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is not checked
No
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$62,400
Top 5 Cities
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Santa Barbara
Orange
San Diego
Top 5 Employers
UC Santa Barbara
Google
Apple
Oracle
Microsoft
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Operations
Sales
Engineering
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,000
Loan Default Rate
3%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$143

REVIEWS

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Celine's Review

from Brentwood, CA

UCSB is the perfect school for students who are serious about their academics but also want to have fun meeting new people, studying on the beach, and taking advantage of what So-Cal has to offer. Wit...

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lauren's Review

beautiful location, mostly amazing academics, and vibrant life. dorm rooms are small but that's to be expected. isla vista isn't as scary as everyone says it is! ...

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jack's Review

from agoura hills, ca

ucsb is a beautiful research-oriented university located right next to the beach. although it has a "party reputation," this is merely a stereotype that possesses little basis (although people are a ...

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