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University of California-Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, CA·Public·~33% acceptance

University of California-Santa Barbara is a public university based in Santa Barbara, CA. It admits about 33% of applicants. Students pay an average net price of about $16,109 per year after financial aid. About 84% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $74,915 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$16,109/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $41,573
Aid cuts ~$25,464/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
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EA
RD
Nov 30

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Admissions
GPA range3.45–4
SAT (middle 50%)Not considered
ACT (middle 50%)Not considered
Test policyTest blind
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
84%
graduation rate
93%
freshman retention
$56,852
median earnings, 6yr
$74,915
median earnings, 10yr
How University of California-Santa Barbara reads an application

What University of California-Santa Barbara values

Very important
Grades (GPA)Application essays
Important
Course rigor
Also considered
ExtracurricularsTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualitiesFirst-generation statusGeographic residenceState residencyVolunteer workWork experience

From University of California-Santa Barbara’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What University of California-Santa Barbara requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency

From federal IPEDS data — what University of California-Santa Barbara requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is University of California-Santa Barbara's acceptance rate?
University of California-Santa Barbara admits about 33% of applicants.
How much does University of California-Santa Barbara cost?
At University of California-Santa Barbara, the average net price after aid is about $16,109 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $41,573 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of California-Santa Barbara?
None. University of California-Santa Barbara is test blind: SAT and ACT scores are not considered in admissions decisions.
What are University of California-Santa Barbara's application deadlines?
University of California-Santa Barbara's deadline is Regular Decision around Nov 30. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does University of California-Santa Barbara value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, University of California-Santa Barbara rates Grades (GPA) and Application essays as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Course rigor. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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