University of California - Santa Barbara
- 4 Year
- SANTA BARBARA, CA
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University of California - Santa Barbara
- 4 Year
- SANTA BARBARA, CA
- Rating 3.84 out of 5 4,612 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Valuegrade A
- Diversitygrade A
- Campusgrade A
- Athleticsgrade A minus
- Party Scenegrade A+
- Professorsgrade A
- Locationgrade unavailable
- Dormsgrade B+
- Campus Foodgrade B+
- Student Lifegrade A+
- Safetygrade C+
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About
- Branch of
- University of California System
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I (without football)
Athletic Conference
Big West Conference
University of California - Santa Barbara Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
UCSB Admissions
Acceptance Rate
37%
Application Deadline
November 30
SAT Range
1230-1460
ACT Range
28-34
Application Fee
$70
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
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Cost
Net Price
$17,223 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$19,350 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
60%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
20:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
77%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 247 responses37%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 291 responses57%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 291 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Sociology713 Graduates
- Economics703 Graduates
- Communications517 Graduates
- Research and Experimental Psychology408 Graduates
- Biology368 Graduates
- International Studies366 Graduates
- Environmental Science358 Graduates
- Political Science and Government297 Graduates
- Statistics211 Graduates
- English200 Graduates
Online
Online Programs Offered
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
22,480 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
716
Undergrads Over 25
3%
Pell Grant
29%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available
Poll
57%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 391 responsesPoll
57%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 433 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$55,300 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
84%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
National
83%61%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 158 responsesSimilar Colleges
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A unique thing that UCSB provides, besides an amazing location on the beach with great weather year-round, is a community for people from all walks of life. Whether that's religious, social, athletic, ethnic, or political, there are groups for everyone to belong to. I have not met a single person that has not found their niche in one way or another, which I think makes UCSB a special place. Lower-division classes are too large and difficult to sign up for, and the method of teaching can be overwhelming for some. Once you get to upper-divisions, classes tend to be smaller, more interesting, and teachers are more involved and passionate about their subject. Major and minor availability is also a bit lacking since there is no business, economics, and political science minor. Unlike other schools of this caliber, UCSB students are not competitive between each other, which makes for a very relaxing and encouraging learning environment. Overall, great school, opportunities and experiences!
This school has amazing scenery, which is vital for motivation to study. The environment here is friendly, and the professors truly care about students. The student resource building is especially helpful and welcoming, with free tutoring, a LGBTQIA+ space, printers, a women’s center, and other clubs! I would like to see more accessible resources to Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), as many students are not able to receive the mental health treatment they need. The waitlist for appointments is nearly 3 months, which is not ideal for struggling college students. Overall, this school is great for those who admire a sunny/ cool environment, and a welcoming space.
Great School for the Sciences, very beach vibe/outdoor campus, very social , great weather! By far the best thing about UCSB is the atmopshere. By its very nature, it inspires academic succsess involvement in undergraduate research. The professors and TAs are superb and really care about us students, and there are many academic institutions that exist to make undergraduate life the best it can be. The best thing about the school is the environment. Everyone lives very close to each other, and you get this sense of community that you would not get anywhere else. Nowhere for the rest of your life are you going to live within walking distance of all of your friends. This allows stronger friendship and relationships to be formed than anywhere else. Also, to be completely honest UCSB is known as being a party school, and things get pretty wild on the weekends. But the people that you see partying on Del Playa are the same people that you'll see spending their whole day studying.