University of California-Santa Barbara
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 funnel
How selective is this institution, and how many admitted students choose to enroll?
Outcomes & equity
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Pell equity
Non-Pell students graduate at a 4.0-point higher rate than Pell recipients.
What families actually pay
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Academic programs
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Top program families by completions
Enrollment & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Gender split
Race / ethnicity composition
Faculty
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
UCB vs IPEDS peer group
The peer institutions UCB selected for federal comparison reporting.
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 | $13,825 | R1 Research |
Auburn University | 82% | 45.9% | 34,145 | $23,897 | R1 Research |
Clemson University | 87% | 38.3% | 29,077 | $22,112 | R1 Research |
Colorado State University-Fort Collins | 67% | 88.5% | 34,096 | $20,332 | R1 Research |
George Mason University | 68% | 87.5% | 39,766 | $18,287 | R1 Research |
Georgia State University | 53% | 55.4% | 34,944 | $15,931 | R1 Research |
Iowa State University | 75% | 88.7% | 30,380 | $18,165 | R1 Research |
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | 66% | 73.3% | 41,705 | $20,015 | R1 Research |
North Carolina State University at Raleigh | 85% | 41.7% | 38,464 | $16,931 | R1 Research |
Oregon State University | 70% | 77.3% | 37,163 | $19,568 | R1 Research |
Stony Brook University | 76% | 49.0% | 26,689 | $18,430 | R1 Research |
Temple University | 75% | 80.4% | 29,640 | $29,219 | R1 Research |
The University of Alabama | 73% | 76.6% | 40,846 | $22,150 | R1 Research |
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | 74% | 41.6% | 38,728 | $18,109 | R1 Research |
The University of Texas at Dallas | 76% | 65.1% | 29,886 | $17,435 | R1 Research |
The University of Texas at San Antonio | 53% | 86.8% | 35,770 | $11,234 | R1 Research |
University at Buffalo | 75% | 74.2% | 31,903 | $20,470 | R1 Research |
University of Arkansas | 71% | 74.3% | 33,610 | $17,525 | R1 Research |
University of California-Riverside | 76% | 76.4% | 26,384 | $13,707 | R1 Research |
University of Colorado Boulder | 74% | 78.1% | 38,799 | $21,480 | R1 Research |
University of Connecticut | 83% | 52.4% | 28,306 | $22,886 | R1 Research |
University of Delaware | 83% | 70.6% | 24,412 | $16,931 | R1 Research |
University of Illinois Chicago | 62% | 77.4% | 33,906 | $12,313 | R1 Research |
University of Iowa | 75% | 83.6% | 30,779 | $21,398 | R1 Research |
University of Kentucky | 71% | 92.9% | 34,709 | $17,218 | R1 Research |
University of Massachusetts-Amherst | 83% | 59.7% | 31,726 | $23,691 | R1 Research |
University of Missouri-Columbia | 75% | 78.5% | 31,543 | $19,889 | R1 Research |
University of Nevada-Las Vegas | 51% | 96.2% | 32,911 | $10,011 | R1 Research |
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | 91% | 15.3% | 32,438 | $12,983 | R1 Research |
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | 75% | 76.6% | 30,851 | $17,413 | R1 Research |
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | 85% | 58.1% | 35,724 | $30,074 | R1 Research |
University of Utah | 65% | 86.0% | 36,894 | $13,172 | R1 Research |
University of Virginia-Main Campus | 96% | 16.8% | 26,409 | $22,881 | R1 Research |
Virginia Commonwealth University | 63% | 92.6% | 28,464 | $19,452 | R1 Research |
Washington State University | 60% | 86.6% | 25,685 | $14,401 | R1 Research |
West Virginia University | 64% | 89.0% | 23,643 | $12,997 | R1 Research |
| Peer group median | 75% | 76.5% | 32,171 | $18,226 |
Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
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 page- 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
Documents & reports (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 (21)
A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.
- Jeff HenleyBusiness
- Elizabeth GablerEntertainment
- 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
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