University of California-Santa Barbara
University of California-Santa Barbara is a public 4-year institution in Santa Barbara, CA. It enrolls about 26,068 students and admits roughly 28% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA 93106 |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Enrollment | 26,068 |
| Acceptance rate | 28% |
| Applicants / admitted | 110,871 / 30,804 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $14,965 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $45,742 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 85% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 92% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $15,283 |
| Campus setting | Suburb: Midsize |
| Size category | 20,000 and above |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| Website | www.ucsb.edu/ |
| Phone | 8058938000 |
Admissions
About 110,871 students applied and 30,804 were admitted. Of those admitted, 5,043 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $14,965 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $45,742. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $15,283 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $7,745 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $8,910 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $11,398 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $16,839 |
| Over $110,000 | $30,085 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 4,514 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 85% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
University of California-Santa Barbara is in Santa Barbara, CA, Santa Barbara County. Its coordinates are 34.4163, -119.8464.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of California-Santa Barbara?
About 28% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 110,871 applicants.
How much does University of California-Santa Barbara cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $14,965 for in-state students and $45,742 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend University of California-Santa Barbara?
About 26,068 students are enrolled.