University of California-Santa Barbara Admissions Information

26%
Acceptance Rate
$80
Application Fee
110,995
Total Applicants
17%
Yield Rate

Admissions Overview

The admission process at University of California-Santa Barbara has a 26% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $80. University of California-Santa Barbara has test requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.

Selectivity

26%

Selective

Application Volume

110,995

Total Applicants

Enrollment Yield

17%

Students who enroll

Admission Requirements

The admission process at University of California-Santa Barbara has a 26% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $80. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at University of California-Santa Barbara evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.

Testing Policy

Test Required

Standardized test scores are required for admission

Application Cost

$80

Non-refundable application fee

Complete Application Requirements

Required for Admission

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High School Transcript
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High School GPA
Required
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English Proficiency Test
Required
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Personal Statement/Essay
Required

Not Considered for Admission

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Standardized Test Scores
Not Considered
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Letters of Recommendation
Not Considered
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High School Class Rank
Not Considered
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Work Experience
Not Considered
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Legacy Status
Not Considered
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Other Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not Considered

Note: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.

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Admission Statistics

110,995 students applied to UCSB. Of those, 26% were accepted (28,688 students). Of these 28,688 accepted students, 4,967 chose to enroll.

110,995

Total Applicants

28,688

Students Admitted

4,967

Students Enrolled

26%

Acceptance Rate

Admission Funnel

Applied
110,995
Admitted
28,688
Enrolled
4,967