University of California-Santa Barbara

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Quarter

Student body size	Large
Dormitory capacity	11,031
Student to faculty ratio	17 to 1
Acceptance rate	29%
Students retention rate	91%
On-time graduation rate	85%

Located in Santa Barbara, California, UC Santa Barbara is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. UC Santa Barbara operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

University of California-Santa Barbara is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

UC Santa Barbara boasts an impressive student retention rate of 91% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

29.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$14,417

Cost of attendance at University of California-Santa Barbara in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$44,171

Cost of attendance at University of California-Santa Barbara in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 53 of freshman students at University of California-Santa Barbara received on average $18,107 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$18,107

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	1,338	28%	$5,724	$7,658,280
Other Federal Grant	2,228	46%	$4,694	$10,458,865
State Grant/Scholarships	1,877	39%	$10,813	$20,296,066
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	2,034	42%	$7,687	$15,635,919
Total Grant & Scholarships	2,562	53%	$18,107	$46,390,850

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of California-Santa Barbara students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of California-Santa Barbara students is 85.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 88.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 81.5%.

85.4%

asian 89.3% 887 students
African American 76.4% 81 students
white 87.9% 1,231 students
unknown 83.3% 55 students
hawaiian 83.3% 10 students
hispanic 81.4% 1,017 students
International Students 83.6% 285 students
Mixed Race 83.6% 235 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Big West Conference
Basketball Big West Conference
Track and Cross Country Big West Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of California-Santa Barbara provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of California-Santa Barbara offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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