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University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CAPublicSuburb Setting
Selective • 33% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
University of California-Santa Barbara is a public institution located in the suburb setting of Santa Barbara, CA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 23.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 33%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
23.1K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
33% (Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
33%
Acceptance Rate
Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences29% of degrees
Biological Sciences11% of degrees
Engineering4% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Materials Sciences.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $164,651
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $149,190
Earnings 5yr: $145,485
Debt: $11,000
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $144,703
Earnings 5yr: $139,942
Debt: $14,410
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $117,215
Earnings 5yr: $108,865
Debt: $15,571
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $113,317
Earnings 5yr: $104,039
Debt: $14,937
Applied Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $109,360
Earnings 5yr: $109,292
Debt: $17,000
Psychology, Other.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,003
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $104,336
Earnings 5yr: $100,669
Debt: $15,908
Pharmacology and Toxicology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,462
Earnings 5yr: $97,773
Debt: $14,500
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,178
Earnings 5yr: $107,948
Debt: $13,516
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,078
Earnings 5yr: $98,845
Debt: $11,128
Statistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,778
Earnings 5yr: $110,783
Debt: $17,500
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,694
Earnings 5yr: $90,796
Debt: $9,500
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,061
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $16,500
Education, General.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,989
Earnings 5yr: $103,332
Debt: N/A
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,781
Earnings 5yr: $90,082
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification)
Earnings 4yr: $87,224
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,391
Earnings 5yr: $75,626
Debt: $17,000
Physics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,219
Earnings 5yr: $104,149
Debt: $15,982
Education, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,874
Earnings 5yr: $77,489
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$16,109
In-State Tuition$16,414
Out-of-State Tuition$50,614
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
28%
Pell Grants
18%
Take Loans
75%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$56,852
+32% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$74,915
Completion Signals
83%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
93%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,875
Est. Monthly Payment
$128/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
42%
Men58%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 42% men and 58% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
42%
Part-Time Share
2%
Avg Family Income
$56,329
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