University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
University of California-Santa Barbara is a public university located in Santa Barbara, CA, serving approximately 23,205 students. It has an acceptance rate of 28%.
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Tuition
$14,965
Acceptance
27.78%
Students
26,041
Type
University
Setting
Suburban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$14,965
Out-of-State Tuition
$45,742
Avg On-Campus Living
$18,684
Avg Off-Campus Living
$15,416
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 5.4×Graduates earn about 5.4× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
85%
Freshman Retention
92%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
27.78%
SAT range
1178 - 1397
ACT range
24 - 33
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
26,041
Undergrads
23,205
Campus Setting
Suburban
City Size
Midsize City
Clubs Count
299
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
128
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.95
Property Rate / 1,000
2.54
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Santa Barbara
Violent Rate / 100k
341
Property Rate / 100k
1,932
Location
Institution does not report this
Santa Barbara, CA 93106