University of California Santa Barbara
Overview
Student Population
National Rank
| Location | Santa Barbara, California |
| Online | ucsb.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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 92,306 prospective students applied, and 29,726 were granted admission. Of those admitted 5,094 enrolled in the school. 25,320 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 656 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $11,442 plus fees of $2,949. UCSB is ranked 72 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Admission Standards
| SAT | 1230/1460 |
| ACT | 27/33 |
| GPA | 3.96 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Nov 30, 2019 |
| Applicant Competition | High |
Annual Cost to Attend
California Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,157 |
| Other Fees | $2,949 |
| Room and Board | $15,673 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,438 |
| Total One Year Cost | $36,659 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,157 |
| Other Fees | $2,949 |
| Room and Board | $15,673 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,438 |
| Total One Year Cost | $65,651 |
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% |
Other Colleges to Consider
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| C |
California Polytechnic State University San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo, California |
| C |
University of California San DiegoLa Jolla, California |
| C |
Colorado School of MinesGolden, Colorado |
| W |
University of Washington Seattle CampusSeattle, Washington |
| T |
The University of Texas at AustinAustin, Texas |
| T |
The University of Texas at DallasRichardson, Texas |
| M |
University of Minnesota Twin CitiesMinneapolis, Minnesota |
Reviews
Student and Parent Reviews
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Mar 21, 2018
H******i from Santa Barbara
Couldn't be happier with my decision to attend UCSB. Great balance between social life and serious academics. Plus, the location actually can't be beat, Wish I could stay for another 10 years!
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Feb 3, 2018
A******O from San Diego
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Jun 15, 2017
D******a from Santa Barbara
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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.
