California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA
31% admitted · $18,832/yr after aid
University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA · Public · Midsize suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 33%
- Selective
- Average net price
- $16,807
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 84%
- Median earnings
- $82,568
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of California-Santa Barbara is a public college in Santa Barbara, CA with 23,113 undergraduates. It admits 33% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $16,807 per year ($9,523 for families earning under $30,000). 84% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $82,568 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 33%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 110,871
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 30,804
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 16%
- of admitted students enrolled
What University of California-Santa Barbara looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $44,833
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $16,989
- Out-of-state tuition
- $54,591
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$9,523
- $30–48k$10,281
- $48–75k$14,181
- $75–110k$18,954
- $110k+$36,658
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Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 84%
- Freshman retention
- 93%
- Median earnings
- $82,568
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $11,776
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 23,113
- Student–faculty ratio
- 17:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 32%
- White32%
- Hispanic27%
- Black2%
- Asian18%
University of California-Santa Barbara FAQ
What is University of California-Santa Barbara's acceptance rate?+
University of California-Santa Barbara admits 33% of applicants, which makes it selective.
Is University of California-Santa Barbara test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to University of California-Santa Barbara?+
In Fall 2023, 110,871 students applied to University of California-Santa Barbara and 30,804 were admitted; 5,043 enrolled.
Does University of California-Santa Barbara consider legacy status?+
No. University of California-Santa Barbara reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of California-Santa Barbara require an essay?+
University of California-Santa Barbara reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of California-Santa Barbara cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $44,833 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $16,807.
What is University of California-Santa Barbara's graduation rate?+
84% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 110705 · How we use this data
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