Overview
Student Population
25,057National Rank
#73| Location | Santa Barbara, California |
| Online | ucsb.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | 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 81,824 prospective students applied, and 26,846 were granted admission. Of those admitted 4,538 enrolled in the school. 24,465 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 592 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2017/2018, excluding room and board, is $11,442 plus fees of $2,949. UCSB is ranked 73 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2019 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Getting In
Admission Standards
Exceptional| SAT | 1260/1450 |
| ACT | 28/33 |
| GPA | 3.96 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Nov 30, 2019 |
| Applicant Competition | High |
Annual Cost to Attend
California Resident Tuition
$11,442| 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 Tuition
$40,434| 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
$59,000 per yearBachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
80% within 6 yearsPopular 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.
