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UCS

University of California-Santa Barbara

location_onSanta Barbara, CA

PublicSuburb: MidsizeYellow Ribbon

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33%

Acceptance Rate

23,113

Total Students

$51k

Sticker Price

83%

Grad Rate

$75k

Median Salary

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Data as of May 2026

🎯Can I Get In?

33%

Very Selective

Acceptance Rate

33% accept rateNat'l avg: 66%

SAT RangeNot reported

ACT RangeNot reported

GPA Avg3.8

payments$80 application fee

groups23,113 students enrolled

schoolPublic · Suburb: Midsize

eventRegular: November 30

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💰Can I Afford It?

Sticker Price

$50,614

Net Price

Not reported

$13,993Avg Debt

≈ $117/mo for 10 yrs

Avg salary after graduation$74,915/yr

Debt-to-income ratio19% (healthy)

Avg debt below national average ($29,400)

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💜Why Go Here?

Graduation Rate83%

Nat'l avg: 62%

Retention Rate93%

Nat'l avg: 68%

$75k

Avg Salary

↑ Above $46k avg

17:1

Faculty Ratio

Average

23.1k

Students

Large

schoolPublic · Suburb: Midsize

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🏆How Does It Stack Up?

#40

US News

Top 50

#46

Forbes

Top 50

Deal Score70

Good Value

diversity_142% First-Gen Students

trending_up100% Loan Repayment Rate

account_balance28% Pell Grant Recipients

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156Days

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Early Decision deadline is Nov 1, 2026

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University of California-Santa Barbara is a public institution located in Santa Barbara, CA. With approximately 23,113 students, the university offers a range of academic programs and opportunities for student growth.

Deal Score

70.02

/ 100

Good Value

Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes

Academics & Admissions

Faculty-Student Ratio

17:1

Test Score Ranges

Not reported

SAT

3.8

GPA

Avg Class Size

48% under 20 students

Application Deadline

November 30

via UC Application

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price$50,614

Room & Board$20,279

Avg Grad Debt$13,993

Popular Majors

Computer Science$108k/yr

Computer Engineering$91k/yr

Mechanical Engineering$81k/yr

Chemical Engineering$80k/yr

Economics$66k/yr

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods$66k/yr

How to Apply

RDRegular DecisionNovember 30

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$80 fee

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boltThe Vibe

"University of California-Santa Barbara offers a dynamic environment focused on student success and academic growth."

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University of California-Santa Barbara
Innovation Engine

A Tier-1 Research Powerhouse driving global discovery. Undergraduate students work alongside world-class faculty to solve humanity's toughest challenges.

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Funding

Federal + Private

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