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Tuition

$16,464

$38,485

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state More Financial Details

Selective

44%

acceptance rate

Accepted 24,131
Declined + 30,699
Total Received 54,830
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Public

18,977

undergraduate students

2,950

graduate students

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undergraduateRatios

47%

53%

male

female

1  :  17

teacher

students

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Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

700-800
13%
600-699
41%
500-599
35%
400-499
11%
700-800
24%
600-699
47%
500-599
24%
400-499
5%
700-800
17%
600-699
44%
500-599
33%
400-499
6%
30-36
32%
24-29
41%
18-23
23%
12-17
4%
30-36
40%
24-29
48%
18-23
11%
12-17
1%
30-36
24%
24-29
54%
18-23
20%
12-17
2%
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Psychology
  2. Economics
  3. Communications
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School Facts

University of California Santa Barbara is a public, comprehensive university. Founded as a Normal school in 1909, it joined the University of California system in 1944. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Creative Studies, Engineering, and Letters and Science. Its 989-acre campus is located in Santa Barbara, 90 miles from Los Angeles.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 21,927
Established in 1909
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.)
APA (American Psychological Association)
NASD (National Association of Schools of Dance)
WASC (Western Assn. of Schools and Colleges)

Codes

SAT 4835
ACT 0452

Santa Barbara, CA

989-acre campus in Santa Barbara (population: 89,045), 100 miles from Los Angeles. Served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves campus.

University of California, Santa Barbara
552 University Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93106

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Campus Life

yes
Housing available
37%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
92%
Percent of freshman that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alchohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Greek Life

 
17 fraternities 8% of male students
 
22 sororities 12% of female students

% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
100%
Top 1/4
100%
Top 1/2
100%
Bottom 1/2
0%
Bottom 1/4
0%

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

700-800
13%
600-699
41%
500-599
35%
400-499
11%
700-800
24%
600-699
47%
500-599
24%
400-499
5%
700-800
17%
600-699
44%
500-599
33%
400-499
6%
30-36
32%
24-29
41%
18-23
23%
12-17
4%
30-36
40%
24-29
48%
18-23
11%
12-17
1%
30-36
24%
24-29
54%
18-23
20%
12-17
2%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $70
Common application accepted no
Application deadline November 30
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)
Neither
SAT/ACT requirements SAT Subject Tests Recommended
SAT or ACT Required

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Class rank
Essay
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Considered

Character/ personal qualities
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Recommendations
Religious affiliation/commitment

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Selective

44%

acceptance rate

Accepted 24,131
Declined + 30,699
Total Received 54,830

Admissions Contact

Christine Van Gieson
Director of Admissions
P: 805 893-2881
F: 805 893-2676
admissions@sa.ucsb.edu

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Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $33,168,914
State $71,361,983
Institutional $66,681,812
Other external $2,070,385
Total $173,283,094

Non-need-based

Federal $670,847
State $43,092
Institutional $3,221,267
Other external $472,063
Total $4,407,269

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
golf
gymnastics
soccer
softball
swimming
tennis
track (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball
water polo

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Big West Conference (Division I, Football I-A), Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (Division I)
Mascot
Gauchos
School colors
blue and gold

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Actuarial Science
Anthropology
Applied Mathematics
Aquatic Biology
Art History
Art Studio
Asian American Studies
Asian Studies
Biochemistry
Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
Biological Sciences
Biopsychology
Black Studies
Cell/Developmental Biology
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Chicana/Chicano Studies
Chicano Studies
Chinese
Classics
Communication
Communications
Comparative Literature
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Counseling/Clinical/School Psychology
Creative Studies
Dance
Dramatic Art
Dynamical Neuroscience
Earth Science
East Asian Languages
Ecology/Evolution
Ecology/Evolution/Marine Biology
Economics
Economics/Accounting
Economics/Mathematics
Education
Electrical Engineering
Electrical/Computer Engineering
English
Environmental Science/Management
Environmental Studies
Feminist Studies
Feminist Studies
Film/Media Studies
Financial Mathematics/Statistics
French
Geography
Geological Science
Geological Sciences
Geophysics
German Languages/Literature
Germanic Languages/Literature
Germanic Languages/Literatures
Global/International Studies
Hispanic Languages/Literature
Hispanic Languages/Literatures
History
History of Art/Architecture
History of Public Policy
Hydrologic Sciences/Policy
Individualized Program
Interdisciplinary Studies
Italian Cultural Studies
Japanese
Language/Culture
Latin American/Iberian Studies
Linguistics
Marine Science
Materials
Mathematical Science
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Media Arts/Technology
Medieval Studies
Microbiology
Middle East Studies
Molecular/Cellular/Developmental Biology
Music
Pharmacology
Philosophy
Physical Geography
Physics
Physiology
Political Science
Portuguese
Psychology
Religious Studies
Renaissance Studies
Slavic Languages/Literature
Sociology
Spanish
Spanish/Portuguese
Statistical Science
Statistics
Statistics/Applied Probability
Theatre
Theatre Studies
Zoology

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Undergraduate

87%

18,977
students

Female
53%
10,022

Male
47%
8,955

Graduate

13%

2,950
students

Female
44%
1,305

Male
56%
1,645

undergraduateFull-time

98%

18,715
students

Female
53%
9,909

Male
47%
8,806

undergraduatePart-time

2%

262
students

Female
44%
113

Male
56%
149

Student Break-down

3%
Nonresident aliens
4%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
23%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
24%
Hispanic/Latino
42%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

49%

Transfer applicants accepted

24%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.40
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended
Interview Recommended of Some
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Essay or personal statement Required of All

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: November 30

Winter: July 31

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

35

quarter hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

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Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

Internation Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 76
Countries most often represented Canada
China
India
Japan
South Korea
Taiwan
Special services offered for international applicants English lab
International student center
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Office of International Students & Scholars
805 893-2929
oiss@sa.ucsb.edu

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