University of California-Santa Barbara
Highest Degree Offered
Doctor's Degree
Tuition per Year (out of state)
$45,742
Surrounding Environment
Suburb: Midsize
Description:
UC Santa Barbara is a public, comprehensive university. Founded as a Normal school in 1909, it joined the University of California system in 1944. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Creative Studies, Engineering, and Letters and Science. Its 989-acre campus is located in Santa Barbara, 90 miles from Los Angeles.
5221 Cheadle Hall
Santa Barbara, CA 93106
General Info:
805.893.8000
Website:
www.ucsb.edu/
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University of California-Santa Barbara
Admissions
Fall 2023
Application Fee: $80
Requirements:
- Secondary school GPA
- Secondary school record
- Completion of college-prepatory program
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Admission:
Number of Applicants Applicants Admitted Admitted Students Enrolled Full Time Part Time
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University of California-Santa Barbara
Tuition and Fees
Undergraduate Year: 2023-2024
Average Tuition & Expenses for Full-Time Undergraduates
Tuition & Fees In-State Out-Of-State Books & Supplies On-Campus Room & Board Other Expenses Off-Campus Room & Board Other Expenses Off-Campus With Family Other Expenses
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University of California-Santa Barbara
Programs
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| Majors | Degree Type |
|---|---|
| Actuarial Science. | Master's Degree |
| African-American/Black Studies. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Anthropology, General. | MD/DO |
| Applied Mathematics, General. | Master's Degree |
| Applied Mathematics, Other. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Aquatic Biology/Limnology. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Area Studies, Other. | Master's Degree |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation. | MD/DO |
| Art/Art Studies, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Asian Studies/Civilization. | Master's Degree |
| Asian-American Studies. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Behavioral Neuroscience. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other. | MD/DO |
| Biochemistry. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other. | MD/DO |
| Chemical Engineering. | MD/DO |
| Chemistry, General. | MD/DO |
| Chemistry, Other. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Chinese Language and Literature. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General. | MD/DO |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Communication, General. | MD/DO |
| Comparative Literature. | MD/DO |
| Computer Engineering, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Computer Science. | MD/DO |
| Dance, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Data Science, General. | Master's Degree |
| Data Science, Other. | Master's Degree |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia. | MD/DO |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. | MD/DO |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General. | MD/DO |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other. | MD/DO |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. | MD/DO |
| Economics, General. | MD/DO |
| Education, General. | MD/DO |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General. | MD/DO |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering. | MD/DO |
| English Language and Literature, General. | MD/DO |
| Environmental Science. | MD/DO |
| Environmental Studies. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Experimental Psychology. | MD/DO |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies. | MD/DO |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General. | Master's Degree |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other. | MD/DO |
| French Language and Literature. | MD/DO |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Geography. | MD/DO |
| Geology/Earth Science, General. | MD/DO |
| Geophysics and Seismology. | Master's Degree |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General. | MD/DO |
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies. | MD/DO |
| History, General. | MD/DO |
| History, Other. | MD/DO |
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science. | Bachelor's Degree |
| International/Globalization Studies. | MD/DO |
| Italian Studies. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Japanese Language and Literature. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Legal Studies. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services, Other. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Linguistics. | MD/DO |
| Management Science. | MD/DO |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography. | MD/DO |
| Materials Science. | MD/DO |
| Mathematics, General. | MD/DO |
| Mechanical Engineering. | MD/DO |
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Microbiology, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | MD/DO |
| Music Theory and Composition. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Music, General. | MD/DO |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Neuroscience. | MD/DO |
| Pharmacology. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Philosophy. | MD/DO |
| Physics, General. | MD/DO |
| Physiology, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Political Science and Government, General. | MD/DO |
| Portuguese Language and Literature. | Master's Degree |
| Psychology, General. | MD/DO |
| Psychology, Other. | MD/DO |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | MD/DO |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other. | Master's Degree |
| Russian Studies. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Sociology, General. | MD/DO |
| Spanish Language and Literature. | Master's Degree |
| Statistics, General. | MD/DO |
| Women's Studies. | MD/DO |
| Zoology/Animal Biology. | Bachelor's Degree |
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University of California-Santa Barbara
Financial Aid
Undergraduate Year: 2022-2023
| Aid Type | # Receiving | % Receiving | Average Amt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grants | 1,381 | 28% | $ 5,906 |
| State/Local Grants | 2,032 | 41% | $ 11,579 |
| Institutional Grants | 2,190 | 44% | $ 10,142 |
| Loans To Students | 1,188 | 24% | $ 7,480 |
Percent of In-State, full-time, first-time undergraduates receiving financial aid: 77%
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University of California-Santa Barbara
Enrollment
Fall 2022
| Undergraduate: | 23,459 |
| Graduate: | 2,961 |
| School Total: | 26,420 |
| By Gender | Undergraduate | Graduate |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 10,360 / 44% | 1,545 / 52% |
| Women | 13,099 / 56% | 1,416 / 48% |
| By Race | Undergraduate | Graduate |
|---|---|---|
| International | 2,781 / 12% | 977 / 33% |
| African-American | 437 / 2% | 106 / 4% |
| Native American | 26 / 0% | 14 / 0% |
| Asian | 4,368 / 19% | 347 / 12% |
| Hispanic | 5,885 / 25% | 346 / 12% |
| Caucasian | 7,311 / 31% | 1,107 / 37% |
| Other | 598 / 3% | 35 / 1% |
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University of California-Santa Barbara
Student Services
Services Offered:
- Academic/Career counseling service
- Employment services for students
- Placement services for completers
- On-Campus day care for children
Special Learning Opportunities Offered:
- Distance Learning Opportunities (Undergraduate & Graduate)
- ROTC
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
Library:
- Physical Facilities
- Organized collection of printed materials
- Access to digital/electronic resources
- Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials
- Established library hours
- Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions
ROTC Options:
- Army
Teacher Certification Details:
- Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers.
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University of California-Santa Barbara
Athletics
Athletic Association: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
NCAA or NAIA Membership:
Football: Not applicable Basketball: Contact School Baseball: Contact School Cross Country/Track: Contact School
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