University of California at Santa Barbara
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$11,442
Avg in-state tuition
$41,196
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About University of California at Santa Barbara
A public university located in Santa Barbara, California, UC Santa Barbara has an annual enrollment of over 26,000 students. The research university accepts 30% of applicants and graduates 83% of its enrollees. UC Santa Barbara students can choose from over 200 majors, including more than 55 graduate programs. Learners have access to about 500 student organizations, and UC Santa Barbara researchers are connected with 10 national institutes and centers.
Rankings
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- #5 Ranked in Best Actuarial Science Programs
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a competitive acceptance rate.
This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.
This school has a competitive acceptance rate.
This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.
37% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards91% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards
Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards84% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Required
High school transcript Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.
While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsACT 25th-75th Percentile 28-34
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1230-1460
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards26k
Students enrolled
100%
Online student enrollment
18:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
32%
Hispanic
23%
Asian
18%
Non-U.S. Citizen
15%
Two or more races
8%
Unknown
3%
Black
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
54%
Socio-economic diversity
29% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $11,442 | $41,196 |
Graduate | $11,442 | $26,544 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,259 |
On-campus room and board | $15,903 |
On-campus other expenses | $5,381 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $13,188 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $5,916 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $13,986 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $33,985 | $63,739 |
Off-campus without family | $31,805 | $61,559 |
Off-campus with family | $26,687 | $56,441 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
48%
State Grant Aid
38%
Institution Grant Aid
46%
Pell Grant
29%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$15k
Average student debt after graduation
$43k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I without football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track Field Outdoor
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Baseball
- Basketball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Asian Studies/Civilization
BA
MA
DOC
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Italian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Area Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
African-American/Black Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Asian-American Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Women's Studies
BA
MA
DOC
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
BA
MA
DOC
Physiology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Microbiology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Zoology/Animal Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Neuroscience
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacology
BA
MA
DOC
Aquatic Biology/Limnology
BA
MA
DOC
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Actuarial Science
BA
MA
DOC
Management Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Managerial Economics
BA
MA
DOC
4Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
6Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
7Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Chemical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
8English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
9Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Japanese Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Comparative Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chinese Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Portuguese Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
French Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
10Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
11History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, Other
BA
MA
DOC
12Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
13Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Statistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Mathematics
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Mathematics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
14Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
BA
MA
DOC
International/Global Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
15Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Studies
BA
MA
DOC
16Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Religion/Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
17Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Materials Science
BA
MA
DOC
Hydrology and Water Resources Science
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Geology/Earth Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
18Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Experimental Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, Other
BA
MA
DOC
19Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Geography
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Cartography
BA
MA
DOC
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Anthropology
BA
MA
DOC
20Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Dance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Film/Cinema Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Theory and Composition
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
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