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General Information About University of California-Santa Barbara The University of California, Santa Barbara is a leading research institution that also provides a comprehensive liberal arts learning experience. Because teaching and research go hand in hand at UC Santa Barbara, our students are full participants in an educational journey of discovery that stimulates independent thought, critical reasoning, and creativity. Our academic community of faculty, students, and staff is characterized by a culture of interdisciplinary collaboration that is responsive to the needs of our multicultural and global society. Our commitment to public service is manifested through the creation and distribution of knowledge that advances the well-being of our state, nation, and world. All of this takes place within a living and learning environment like no other, as we draw inspiration, opportunity, and advantage from the beauty and resources of UC Santa Barbara's extraordinary location at the edge of the Pacific Ocean.
Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics.Institution Type - 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities - ROTC (Army)
- Teacher certification
- Distance learning opportunities
- Study abroad
Student Services - Academic/career counseling service
- Employment services for students
- Placement services for completers
- On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted - Dual credit
- Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation - Not applicable
Federal Aid - Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates offered - Bachelor's degree
- Postbaccalaureate certificate
- Master's degree
- Post-master's certificate
Campus Setting - Suburb: Midsize
Disability Services Student - 3% or Less
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Admission Total Applicants 47,076 Percent Admitted 49% Men Admitted 48% Women Admitted 51% Full Time Retention Rate 91% -
Submitted ACT & SAT Scores
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25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Critical Reading 530 640 Math 540 660 Writing 530 640 -
25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Composite 23 28 English 21 28 Math 23 29
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Tuition & Fees 09-10 Tuition & Fees $9,077 Room & Board Charge $12,765 Books & Supplies Cost $1,596 Dorm Capacity 7,320 -
Total Financial Aid Amounts Issued Pell Grants $14,519,000 Other Federal Grants $7,741,000 Scholarships & Fellowships $77,823,000 Discount Applied to Tuition/Fee $22,526,000 Average Grant Dollars Issued $4,912,000 Avg. Scholarship and Fellowships $38,911,500 -
Student Demographics Total Enrolled 23,869 Native American 167 Asian 3,704 African American 683 Hispanic 4,527 Enrolled FullTime Undergraduates 18,746 Enrolled FullTime Graduates 2,846
