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University of California Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California

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Overview

Enrollment

26,124
University of California Santa Barbara overview
Location Santa Barbara, California
Online ucsb.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Midsize Suburban
University of California Santa Barbara overview
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 105,641 prospective students applied, and 30,824 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 4,900 enrolled in the school.  25,244 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 880 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $11,442 plus fees of $2,975. UCSB is ranked 101 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

8/10

Overall

10/10

Academics

7/10

Resources

9/10

Outcomes

10/10

Value

UCSB is rated within the top 21% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for University of California Santa Barbara within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Elite
University of California Santa Barbara overview
SAT 1230/1460
ACT 28/34
Estimated GPA 3.82

Applications Accepted

29.2% 
University of California Santa Barbara overview
Applications Due Nov 30, 2023
Applicant Competition High
Application Fee $70

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Annual Cost to Attend

California Resident Tuition

$11,442
In State Costs for University of California Santa Barbara
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,317
Other Fees$2,975
Room and Board $16,699
Budget for Other Expenses$5,287
Total One Year Cost$37,720

Out of State Resident Tuition

$41,196
Out of State Costs for University of California Santa Barbara
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,317
Other Fees$2,975
Room and Board $16,699
Budget for Other Expenses$5,287
Total One Year Cost$67,474

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$59,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

80% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by University of California Santa Barbara students
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.