R1 ResearchPublicHSILand-grant
University of California - Santa Barbara
Acceptance
33.0%
-43.5pp vs R1 Research
6-yr Graduation
83%
+8.0pp vs R1 Research
Total enrollment
26,133
peer median 32,171
Avg net price
$16,109
-$2.7k vs R1 Research
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About
The University of California, Santa Barbara is a public land-grant research university in Santa Barbara County, California, United States. Tracing its roots back to 1891 as an independent teachers college, UC Santa Barbara joined the University of California system in 1944. It is the third-oldest campus in the system, after Berkeley, and UCLA.
Admissions & acceptance rate
First-time freshman admissions: how selective the college is, and how many admitted students choose to enroll.
Applied
110,259
110,259 candidates competed
Admitted
36,347
33.0% acceptance rate
Enrolled
5,008
13.8% yield
Graduation rate & outcomes
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Overall completion
83%+8.0pp vs R1 Research
Overall completion
83%+8.0pp vs R1 Research
4-year graduation
70%
4-year graduation
70%
6-year graduation (bachelor’s)
83%
6-year graduation (bachelor’s)
83%
Full-time retention
93%
Full-time retention
93%
Pell equity
4.6pp gap
Pell recipients
80%1360 of 1702
Non-Pell (all)
85%2861 of 3382
Subsidized loan, no Pell
84%399 of 474
No Federal Aid
85%2462 of 2908
Non-Pell students graduate at a 4.6-point higher rate than Pell recipients.
Source: IPEDS Graduation Rates (GR) — Pell/SSL cohort, 2024 cohort.
Program outcomes
Federal Program Performance Data: how each program's graduate earnings and debt measure up under Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment.
Of 141 Title IV programs, 45 pass the federal Gainful Employment test and 1 fails. 95 have graduate earnings too small to publish, so they carry no pass/fail verdict.
Total programs
141
Passing
45
31.9% of portfolio
Failing (GE)
1
0.7% of portfolio
Fail rate
0.7%
+0.1pp vs 0.6% national
Pass / fail distribution
141programs
- Passing45 · 31.9%
- No Data95 · 67.4%
- Failing1 · 0.7%
Severity spectrum
Critical
0
Severe
1
Recoverable
0
At Risk
0
Watch
3
Safe
42
No data
95
Tiers band programs by how far graduate earnings sit above or below the benchmark, from Critical (below −15%) through Safe (above +25%). No data means earnings were privacy-suppressed.
Earnings premium gap
Graduate earnings versus the federal benchmark, worst gaps first.
Program
Typical
Benchmark
EP gap
Music
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
$33,825
$36,082
Same-State HS Median
-6.3%
−$2,257
Music
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
-6.3%
$33,825 vs $36,082
Religion/Religious Studies
Bachelor Degree · Philosophy And Religious Studies
$43,377
$36,082
Same-State HS Median
+20.2%
+$7,295
Religion/Religious Studies
Bachelor Degree · Philosophy And Religious Studies
+20.2%
$43,377 vs $36,082
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
$44,106
$36,082
Same-State HS Median
+22.2%
+$8,024
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
+22.2%
$44,106 vs $36,082
Dance
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
$44,858
$36,082
Same-State HS Median
+24.3%
+$8,776
Dance
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
+24.3%
$44,858 vs $36,082
Fine and Studio Arts
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
$46,428
$36,082
Same-State HS Median
+28.7%
+$10,346
Fine and Studio Arts
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
+28.7%
$46,428 vs $36,082
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
$49,893
$36,082
Same-State HS Median
+38.3%
+$13,811
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
+38.3%
$49,893 vs $36,082
Ecology Evolution Systematics and Population Biology
Bachelor Degree · Biological And Biomedical Sciences
$50,694
$36,082
Same-State HS Median
+40.5%
+$14,612
Ecology Evolution Systematics and Population Biology
Bachelor Degree · Biological And Biomedical Sciences
+40.5%
$50,694 vs $36,082
Zoology/Animal Biology
Bachelor Degree · Biological And Biomedical Sciences
$53,727
$36,082
Same-State HS Median
+48.9%
+$17,645
Zoology/Animal Biology
Bachelor Degree · Biological And Biomedical Sciences
+48.9%
$53,727 vs $36,082
Debt vs earnings
Median completer debt against median graduate earnings, highest burden first.
Program
Median debt
Median earnings
Debt burden
Zoology/Animal Biology
Bachelor Degree · Biological And Biomedical Sciences
$21,500
$53,727
40%
Zoology/Animal Biology
Bachelor Degree · Biological And Biomedical Sciences
$21,500 debt · $53,727 earn
Area Studies
Bachelor Degree · Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
$22,697
$59,042
38%
Area Studies
Bachelor Degree · Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
$22,697 debt · $59,042 earn
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
$16,676
$44,106
38%
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
$16,676 debt · $44,106 earn
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Master's Degree · Natural Resources And Conservation
$33,333
$88,781
38%
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Master's Degree · Natural Resources And Conservation
$33,333 debt · $88,781 earn
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
Bachelor Degree · Physical Sciences
$24,869
$66,788
37%
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
Bachelor Degree · Physical Sciences
$24,869 debt · $66,788 earn
Fine and Studio Arts
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
$17,177
$46,428
37%
Fine and Studio Arts
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
$17,177 debt · $46,428 earn
Religion/Religious Studies
Bachelor Degree · Philosophy And Religious Studies
$15,198
$43,377
35%
Religion/Religious Studies
Bachelor Degree · Philosophy And Religious Studies
$15,198 debt · $43,377 earn
Ecology Evolution Systematics and Population Biology
Bachelor Degree · Biological And Biomedical Sciences
$16,941
$50,694
33%
Ecology Evolution Systematics and Population Biology
Bachelor Degree · Biological And Biomedical Sciences
$16,941 debt · $50,694 earn
Accreditation status & history
Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.
AccreditedInstitutional accreditor
WASC Senior College and University Commission
Accredited since 1949Next review Feb 2034
Programmatic accreditations · 6
Action history · 5
- Feb 2024Renewal of AccreditationWASC Senior College and University Commission
- Jul 2021Renewal of AccreditationAmerican Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation · Professional/Scientific Psychology (PSPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- Oct 2019Renewal of AccreditationAmerican Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation · Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs
- Aug 2014Change in Agency recognitionNational Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation · Dance (DANCE) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and non-degree-granting programs
- Feb 2014Renewal of AccreditationWASC Senior College and University Commission
Tuition & cost
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Aid exceeds costFamily pays
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Avg net price
$16,109
-$2,708vs R1 Research median $18,818
Federal loans
18.1%
In-state tuition
$16,414
Out-of-state
$50,614
Federal aid volume & trends
Pell grants and federal Direct Loan volume disbursed to students, and how they've trended.
In AY 2024–25, 7,642 students received $53.0M in Pell grants, alongside $56.8M in federal Direct Loans.
Pell recipients
7,642
AY 2024–25
Pell disbursed
$53.0M
$53,037,538 total
Direct Loans
$56.8M
7,214 loan awards
Pell recipients · 5-year trend
8k’20
7k’21
7k’22
7k’23
8k’24
Loan volume by type · AY 2024–25
Subsidized$11.6M
2,997 loan awards
Unsubsidized · UG$11.0M
2,743 loan awards
Unsubsidized · Grad$2.3M
172 loan awards
Parent PLUS$30.0M
1,228 loan awards
Grad PLUS$1.9M
74 loan awards
Loan awards count each loan type a student holds, not unique borrowers; one student may carry several (e.g. subsidized and unsubsidized), so the per-type figures are the reliable detail.
Student loan default rate
The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.
Of 3,725 borrowers who entered repayment, 19 (0.5%) defaulted within three years — below the 2.3% national rate.
Default rate
0.5%
-1.8pp vs 2.3% national
Borrowers in repayment
3,725
Defaulted
19
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard
Default rate vs national, by cohort
2016
2.3%-7.0
2017
1.5%-7.7
2018
1.8%-5.2
2019
0.5%-1.8
2020*
0.0%
This institutionNational rate
* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.
Academic programs at UCSB
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Distinct CIP programs97
UndergraduateOffered
GraduateOffered
Top program families by completions
6,923 total completions
01Social Sciences
1,97028.5%
01Social Sciences
1,97028.5%
02Psychology
81211.7%
02Psychology
81211.7%
03Mathematics
78811.4%
03Mathematics
78811.4%
04Biological Sciences
73810.7%
04Biological Sciences
73810.7%
05Communication
6809.8%
05Communication
6809.8%
06Natural Resources
4466.4%
06Natural Resources
4466.4%
07Engineering
4216.1%
07Engineering
4216.1%
08Visual/Performing Arts
3865.6%
08Visual/Performing Arts
3865.6%
09Physical Sciences
3805.5%
09Physical Sciences
3805.5%
10Computer Sciences
3024.4%
10Computer Sciences
3024.4%
Enrollment trends & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Fall total
26,133
12-mo unduplicated
27,650
Undergraduate
24,637
Graduate
3,013
Gender split
Men
44%12,063
Women
56%15,587
Race / ethnicity composition
White
31.8%
Hispanic
27.2%
Asian
17.9%
Two or more
9.5%
Non-resident
8.8%
Unknown
2.7%
Black
2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
Athletics & Title IX gender equity
How athletic participation, aid, and spending are split between men and women.
Athletes
488
272 M · 216 W
Women athletes
44.3%
Athletic aid
$6.6M
Total student aid
Budget
$32.8M
Total expenses
Men vs women · spending splits
Athletic student aid
$3.2M
$3.4M
Recruiting expense
$525K
$245K
Head-coach salaries
$195K
$98K
Men Women
Sport-by-sport · 12
Sport
Men
Women
Expenses
Track and Field (Outdoor)
56
55
$831,524
Track and Field (Outdoor)
56 M · 55 W
Soccer
45
39
$3,185,066
Soccer
45 M · 39 W
Water Polo
28
24
$1,315,675
Water Polo
28 M · 24 W
Track and Field (Indoor)
—
52
$89,068
Track and Field (Indoor)
— · 52 W
Baseball
52
—
$3,435,494
Baseball
52 M · —
Swimming
24
27
$948,348
Swimming
24 M · 27 W
Campus safety & crime statistics
Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.
Criminal offenses · per 1,000 students
8.78
229 offenses · 26,068 students
3-year trend
4.172 yrs ago6.021 yr ago8.78Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
497
Last three years
VAWA · 3-yr
250
DV, dating, stalking
Hate crimes · 3-yr
41
Res-hall fires · 3-yr
37
Criminal offenses by type
Motor vehicle theft
71
Burglary
59
Rape
43
Arson
19
Aggravated assault
19
Fondling
14
Robbery
4
By location
229total
- On campus210
- Non-campus18
- Public property1
Includes 71 in residence halls (a subset of on-campus, not added to the total).
VAWA offenses
13
Domestic violence
30
Dating violence
60
Stalking
103 total under the Violence Against Women Act.
Hate crimes by bias
- Race7
- Religion6
- Ethnicity6
- Gender identity4
- Sexual orientation2
- Gender1
- National origin1
Arrests vs disciplinary referrals
CategoryArrestsReferrals
Weapons142
Drugs4110
Liquor3326
Residence-hall fires
- SAN CLEMENTE VILLAGES ARROWHEA1 fireCookingDamage $1,000-$9,999
- SAN MIGUEL RESIDENCE HALL5 firesCarpet tiles were burned.Damage $100-$999
- SAN MIGUEL RESIDENCE HALL5 firesCarpet tiles were burned.Damage $100-$999
- SAN MIGUEL RESIDENCE HALL5 firesCarpet tiles were burned.Damage $100-$999
- SAN MIGUEL RESIDENCE HALL5 firesCarpet tiles were burned.Damage $100-$999
- SAN MIGUEL RESIDENCE HALL5 firesCarpet tiles were burned.Damage $100-$999
- SANTA CATALINA RESIDENCE HALL SOUTH1 fireCookingDamage $0-$99
- SANTA YNEZ APARTMENTS BUILDING1 fireCookingDamage $0-$99
- TROPICANA DEL NORTE1 fireA toilet paper roll was set on fire.Damage $0-$99
- TROPICANA VILLAS1 fireCookingDamage $0-$99
Data quality: 1 report was later determined unfounded across the reporting period and are excluded from the totals above.
Student-faculty ratio
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
Student-to-faculty
17.0:1
Instructional staff (full-time equivalent)
1,112
UCSB vs Peer comparison
The peer institutions UCSB selected for federal comparison reporting.
This institutionPeer median
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectUniversity of California-Santa Barbara | 83% | 33.0% | 26,133 | $16,109 | R1 Research |
| 82% | 45.9% | 34,145 | $24,323 | R1 Research | |
| 87% | 38.3% | 29,077 | $22,253 | R1 Research | |
| 67% | 88.5% | 34,096 | $21,279 | R1 Research | |
| 68% | 87.5% | 39,766 | $17,915 | R1 Research | |
| 53% | 55.4% | 34,944 | $15,931 | R1 Research | |
| 75% | 88.7% | 30,380 | $18,589 | R1 Research | |
| 66% | 73.3% | 41,705 | $19,151 | R1 Research | |
| 85% | 41.7% | 38,464 | $17,303 | R1 Research | |
| 70% | 77.3% | 37,163 | $19,604 | R1 Research | |
| 76% | 49.0% | 26,689 | $18,784 | R1 Research | |
| 75% | 80.4% | 29,640 | $28,198 | R1 Research | |
| 73% | 76.6% | 40,846 | $22,420 | R1 Research | |
| 74% | 41.6% | 38,728 | $18,976 | R1 Research | |
| 76% | 65.1% | 29,886 | $18,267 | R1 Research | |
| 53% | 86.8% | 35,770 | $10,836 | R1 Research | |
| 75% | 74.2% | 31,903 | $20,995 | R1 Research | |
| 71% | 74.3% | 33,610 | $18,209 | R1 Research | |
| 76% | 76.4% | 26,384 | $14,304 | R1 Research | |
| 74% | 78.1% | 38,799 | $25,346 | R1 Research | |
| 83% | 52.4% | 28,306 | $25,097 | R1 Research | |
| 83% | 70.6% | 24,412 | $17,799 | R1 Research | |
| 62% | 77.4% | 33,906 | $10,974 | R1 Research | |
| 75% | 83.6% | 30,779 | $22,531 | R1 Research | |
| 71% | 92.9% | 34,709 | $18,851 | R1 Research | |
| 83% | 59.7% | 31,726 | $22,383 | R1 Research | |
| 75% | 78.5% | 31,543 | $20,268 | R1 Research | |
| 51% | 96.2% | 32,911 | $10,359 | R1 Research | |
| 91% | 15.3% | 32,438 | $11,655 | R1 Research | |
| 75% | 76.6% | 30,851 | $15,300 | R1 Research | |
| 85% | 58.1% | 35,724 | $30,434 | R1 Research | |
| 65% | 86.0% | 36,894 | $16,200 | R1 Research | |
| 96% | 16.8% | 26,409 | $21,565 | R1 Research | |
| 63% | 92.6% | 28,464 | $23,433 | R1 Research | |
| 60% | 86.6% | 25,685 | $14,971 | R1 Research | |
| 64% | 89.0% | 23,643 | $15,634 | R1 Research | |
| Peer group median | 75% | 76.5% | 32,171 | $18,818 |
Institutions like UCSB
Explore the federal data for institutions in UCSB's comparison group.
- R1 ResearchAlabama
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Grad rate87%Admit rate38.3%Enrollment29,077Net price$22,253View data - R1 ResearchColorado
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Grad rate53%Admit rate55.4%Enrollment34,944Net price$15,931View data - R1 ResearchIowa
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Grad rate75%Admit rate88.7%Enrollment30,380Net price$18,589View data - R1 ResearchLouisiana
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Grad rate66%Admit rate73.3%Enrollment41,705Net price$19,151View data - R1 ResearchNorth Carolina
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UCSB Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
Office
Institutional Research, Planning & Assessment
Reports to Office of Budget & Planning
Email
GauchoSurveys [at] bap.ucsb.edu
Address
1325 Cheadle Hall, Santa Barbara, CA 93106-2032
The mission of Institutional Research, Planning & Assessment is to provide high quality, accurate and timely statistical information and analytical studies to campus leaders and decision-makers in support of evidence-based planning, evaluation and assessment.
Visit IR office pageTeam
7 members
- Steven VelascoDirector, Institutional Research, Planning & Assessment
- Laurel WilderAssociate Director, Institutional Research, Planning & Assessment
- Joshua KuntzmanPrincipal Assessment Analyst
- Nancy Carrada ZunigaSurvey Research Analyst
- Yali ChenData Administrator / Institutional Research Analyst
- Yolanda LuoInstitutional Research Analyst
- Luis CuaraoInstitutional Research Analyst
Reports & documents (4)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- DashboardDashboardotl.ucsb.edu
- Data dictionaryData DictionaryThe UCSB Identity data dictionary represents all data fields and attributes used in the system, detailing which are available for release, required explicit configuration, or are for internal purposes. It provides definitions and examples for numerous UCSB identity-related attributes such as email, username, and IDs, aimed primarily at identity management purposes within the university.identity.ucsb.edu
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- Strategic planStrategic Plan 2023–20262023The UCSB Library Strategic Plan for 2023-2026 outlines four priority areas aimed at enhancing research, teaching, learning, and engagement within the University of California's broad interdisciplinary culture. By utilizing the collective power of ten campuses, the plan commits to key goals such as advancing research services and maintaining core functions while adapting to digital transformation challenges. As an essential public institution, the library plays a critical role in supporting the intellectual freedom and unique needs of its diverse research community.library.ucsb.edu
Notable alumni of UCSB (19)
A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.
- Carol W. GreiderScience
- Michael DouglasArts, entertainment, and literature
- Eric RothArts, entertainment, and literature
- Steve AokiArts, entertainment, and literature
- Jack JohnsonArts, entertainment, and literature
- Gwyneth PaltrowArts, entertainment, and literature
- Josh ElliottArts, entertainment, and literature
- Harvey LevinArts, entertainment, and literature
- Angela BelcherScience
- Logan GreenBusiness
- Chade-Meng TanBusiness
- Alexei FilippenkoScience
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Frequently asked questions about University of California-Santa Barbara
Quick answers to the questions most often asked about UCSB.
What is the acceptance rate at University of California-Santa Barbara?
University of California-Santa Barbara's acceptance rate is 33.0% (36,347 admitted from 110,259 applicants), based on the latest IPEDS.
What is the graduation rate at University of California-Santa Barbara?
University of California-Santa Barbara reports a 6-year graduation rate of 83% per the latest IPEDS.
How many students attend University of California-Santa Barbara?
University of California-Santa Barbara reports a total enrollment of 26,133 students per the latest IPEDS.
What is the average net price at University of California-Santa Barbara?
The average net price at University of California-Santa Barbara is $16,109 per the latest College Scorecard. Net price is the published cost of attendance minus grant aid.
What is the yield rate at University of California-Santa Barbara?
University of California-Santa Barbara's yield rate is 13.8%, the share of admitted students who enrolled, per the latest IPEDS.
Where is University of California-Santa Barbara located?
University of California-Santa Barbara is located in Santa Barbara, California 93106.
Who runs Institutional Research at University of California-Santa Barbara?
University of California-Santa Barbara's IR work is done by the Institutional Research, Planning & Assessment, which reports to Office of Budget & Planning.
About the data on this page
Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.
IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.
DAPIP accreditationContinuously refreshed
Accreditation status for institutions and programs, reported by recognized accrediting agencies.
Federal Pell Grant & loan volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Pell Grant and Direct Loan recipient counts, award amounts, and disbursement volume by institution and award year.
Cohort Default RatesFY 2022 official rates
Institution-level federal student loan default rates, measuring borrowers who default within three years of entering repayment.
Equity in Athletics (EADA)Academic year 2024–25
Athletics participation, coaching, revenues, and expenses by sport and gender for Title IV institutions.
Campus Safety & SecurityData through reporting year 2024
Criminal offenses, arrests, disciplinary actions, VAWA offenses, and fire statistics reported by campus under the Clery Act.
Last reviewed July 2026All data sources & release dates →
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