University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
27%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 30,804 |
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| Declined | 80,067 |
| Total Received | 110,871 |
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Founded in 1909, the University of California, Santa Barbara is a public, four-year, comprehensive university that is known for its beautiful campus, its strong programs in the Arts, Engineering, and Sciences, and its location near the Pacific Ocean. It is located on a 989-acre campus in Santa Barbara, California—90 miles from Los Angeles.
| Official website | Visit website |
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| Application link | Apply online |
| Public/private | Public |
| Campus enrollment | 26,068 |
| Established in | 1909 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation | Other |
989-acre campus in Santa Barbara (population: 92,101), 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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| Application fee | $80 |
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| Admissions interview (required or recommended) | Required of some |
| Application deadline (final deadline) | November 30 |
| SAT/ACT requirements | SAT or ACT Required |
27%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 30,804 |
|---|---|
| Declined | 80,067 |
| Total Received | 110,871 |
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Formal demonstration of competencies
Recommendations
Secondary School Rank
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58%
$19,022
| Tuition | $14,965 |
| Housing & Food | $18,684 |
| Additional fees | $5,456 |
| Books & supplies | $1,482 |
| Total | $40,587 |
| Average Financial Aid | - $19,022 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $21,565 |
Need-based
| Federal | $42,740,451 |
| State | $104,251,338 |
| Institutional | $104,052,698 |
| Other external | $3,292,634 |
| Total | $254,337,121 |
Non-need-based
| Federal | $695,692 |
| State | $664,463 |
| Institutional | $4,633,733 |
| Other external | $831,277 |
| Total | $6,825,165 |
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26,068
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20%
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11%
98%
2%
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1,899
Transfer applicants enrolled
8%
Students are transfer students
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.40 |
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| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
| High school transcript | Not Required/Recommended |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Not Required/Recommended |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Not Required/Recommended |
Maximum transferred
70
Minimum transfers must complete
35
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 81 |
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| Countries most often represented |
China Hong Kong India Mexico South Korea Taiwan |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes English lab Host family program International student center Other Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
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