University of California-Santa Barbara
PublicSanta Barbara, CA
University of California-Santa Barbara, in Santa Barbara, CA, is a public very large school, enrolling around 23,113 students. University of California-Santa Barbara is selective, with an acceptance rate near 33%. Its highest-earning reported major is Computer Science (Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $149,190/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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From University of California-Santa Barbara's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does University of California-Santa Barbara look for in applicants?
Per University of California-Santa Barbara's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is University of California-Santa Barbara's acceptance rate?
University of California-Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara, CA admits approximately 33% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
How much does University of California-Santa Barbara cost?
University of California-Santa Barbara's total cost of attendance is reported at $41,573 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does University of California-Santa Barbara require students to live on campus?
No -- University of California-Santa Barbara doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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