Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Santa Barbara, California |
| Online | ucsb.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize Suburban |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Santa Barbara, California, University of California Santa Barbara is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 93,446 prospective students applied, and 27,626 were granted admission. Of those admitted 4,935 enrolled in the school. 25,320 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 656 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $11,442 plus fees of $2,949. UCSB is ranked 123 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Value
UCSB is rated within the top 23% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for University of California Santa Barbara within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#123 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#27 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#19 in Best Colleges in California
#6 in Best Public Colleges in California
#48 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#9 in Best Value Colleges in California
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1230/1480 |
| ACT | 27/34 |
| GPA | 3.96 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Nov 30, 2020 |
| Applicant Competition | High |
Annual Cost to Attend
California Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,184 |
| Other Fees | $2,949 |
| Room and Board | $15,520 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,670 |
| Total One Year Cost | $36,765 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,184 |
| Other Fees | $2,949 |
| Room and Board | $15,520 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,670 |
| Total One Year Cost | $66,519 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 20% |
| Business | 11% |
| Psychology | 10% |
| Biology | 7% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110705 IPEDS survey data for University of California Santa Barbara.
Current students may use the University of California Santa Barbara GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.