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University of California-Santa Barbara

Tuition
45,742
Students
28,257
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Midsize | Suburb

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

28,257

Graduation Rate

85%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable

Admissions

Acceptance Rate27.78%

Apply

110,871

Accepted

30,804

Attend

5,043

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$80

Graduate

$135

Test Scores

Sat Range

N/A

Act Range

N/A

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Not Applicable

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college prep program

    Required

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$14,965

Out-of-State

$45,742

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$5,906

State/Local Grants

$11,579

Institutional/Scholarships

$10,142

Graduate

In-State

$14,453

Out-of-State

$29,555

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$5,956

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$18,684

Books & Supplies

$1,482

Personal Expenses

$5,456

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

42

Average Assistance

$33,298

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

1

Average Assistance

$4,483

Academics

Graduation Rate85%

Student Faculty Ratio22:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
  • Sociology, General
  • Communication, General
  • Experimental Psychology
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Education, General
  • Environmental Science
  • Computer Science
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Management Science

Student Body

Students Enrolled28,257

Undergraduate

25,091

Graduate

3,166

Full-Time

97

Part-Time

3

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
  • Baseball
  • Water Polo
  • Soccer
  • Swimming

Women's

  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Water Polo

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    Yes

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    No

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    Yes