University of California-Santa Barbara
Public university · Santa Barbara, CA · 23,113 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
33%
Selective
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$16,807
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$44,833
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
84%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into University of California-Santa Barbara?
University of California-Santa Barbara accepts about 33 of every 100 applicants (33%), which makes it selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says University of California-Santa Barbara is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of California-Santa Barbara's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does University of California-Santa Barbara cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $44,833 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $16,807 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $16,989 for CA residents and $54,591 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$16,989
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$54,591
- Room & board$21,975
- Total cost of attendance$44,833
- Average net price after grants$16,807
Popular majors
Social Sciences, Psychology, Mathematics, Biology, Communications.
University of California-Santa Barbara FAQ
- What is University of California-Santa Barbara's acceptance rate?
- 33% — selective.
- Is University of California-Santa Barbara test-optional?
- The latest federal data says University of California-Santa Barbara is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of California-Santa Barbara's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does University of California-Santa Barbara cost?
- About $44,833 a year before aid; $16,807 on average after grants.
- What is University of California-Santa Barbara's FAFSA school code?
- 001320. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so University of California-Santa Barbara receives your information.
- What is University of California-Santa Barbara's graduation rate?
- 84% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to University of California-Santa Barbara
| College | Acceptance rate | SAT (middle 50%) | Avg. net price | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope International UniversityFullerton, CA | 33% | 840–1220 | $31,029 | 53% |
| California Institute of the ArtsValencia, CA | 32% | — | $49,996 | 62% |
| Cal Poly San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo, CA | 31% | — | $18,832 | 87% |
| San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA | 36% | — | $13,243 | 78% |
| University of California-IrvineIrvine, CA | 29% | — | $13,866 | 87% |
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