University of California-Santa Barbara
tuition & fees
$47,332
graduate tuition & fees
$30,226
acceptance rate
33%
Student Population
26,133
online students
57
Number of Programs
190
Financial Aid Amount
$20,405
Graduation Rate
83%
University of California-Santa Barbara is a Public, 4 years college located in Santa Barbara, California. UCSB ranked 70th in National Universities, 64th in World Universities, and 17th in California Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 26,133 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. It is a Research University with very high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. UCSB's acceptance rate is 32.97% last year (undergraduate school).
University of California-Santa Barbara is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of University of California-Santa Barbara and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 5221 Cheadle Hall, Santa Barbara, CA 93106 |
| Phone | 805-893-8000 |
| WEB | www.ucsb.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.admissions.ucsb.edu/ |
| Online Application | admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply-now.html |
| Financial Aid | www.finaid.ucsb.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | finaid.ucsb.edu/net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | veterans.sa.ucsb.edu/ |
| Athletic | ncaa.org/about/resources/research/graduation-rates |
| Disability Service | dsp.sa.ucsb.edu/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with very high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of University of California-Santa Barbara is 32.97% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 13.78%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 32.97 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 13.78 % |
Tuition & Fees
UCSB's 2025 tuition & fees is $15,444 for California residents and $47,332 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.48% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($45,742).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $15,124 for California residents and $30,226 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 2.27% compared to the last year's rate.
| California Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $15,444 | $47,332 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $15,124 | $30,226 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 26,133 students have enrolled at UCSB (2024-2025). Among them, 57 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. UCSB has 23,181 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 2,952 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 26,133 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 23,181 |
| Graduate Students | 2,952 |
| Online Enrollment | 57 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
UCSB offers 190 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by UCSB
| Number of programs | 190 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |