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For Educators: Military Resources

University of California-Santa Barbara

Tuition
47,332
Students
27,662
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Midsize | Suburb

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

27,662

Graduation Rate

83%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable


Admissions

Acceptance Rate32.97%

Apply

110,259

Accepted

36,347

Attend

5,008

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

$15,444

Out-of-State

$47,332

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$6,123

State/Local Grants

$12,996

Institutional/Scholarships

$12,088

Graduate

In-State

$15,124

Out-of-State

$30,226

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$13,274

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$20,279

Books & Supplies

$1,381

Personal Expenses

$6,833

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)

31

Average Assistance

$36,621

DoW Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

0

Average Assistance

N/A

Academics

Graduation Rate83%

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
  • Physics, General
  • Management Science

Student Body

Students Enrolled27,662

Undergraduate

24,660

Graduate

3,002

Full-Time

98%

Part-Time

2%

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

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

Women's

  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Softball

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    No

  • 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

Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.