The Basics About UCSB
UCSB is a public institution that was founded in 1909. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 19,796, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 989 acres. It utilizes a quarter-based academic calendar. UCSB's ranking in the 2011 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 39. Its in-state tuition is $11,630; out-of-state tuition is $34,509.
Overview: University of California--Santa Barbara
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General Information
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Institutional Control:
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Public
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Year founded:
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1909
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Religious affiliation:
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N/A
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Academic calendar:
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quarter
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Fall 2009 Total number of undergraduates:
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19,796
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Setting:
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suburban
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2009 Endowment:
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$247,390,000
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Fall Admissions
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Application deadline:
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11/30
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Application fee:
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$60
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Fall 2009 Acceptance rate:
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48%
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Selectivity:
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most selective
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Expenses
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Costs:
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2010-2011 In-state: $11,630; Out-of-state: $34,509
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Student Life at UCSB
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Located 100 miles up the coast from Los Angeles, the University of California—Santa Barbara sits atop cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Students can get involved in any of the approximately 450 clubs and organizations on campus, including a Greek community that comprises about 10 percent of undergraduate students. UCSB provides housing to many students in its residence halls, all of which include dining and recreational facilities. The UC Santa Barbara Gauchos compete primarily in the NCAA Division I Big West Conference and are known for their successful women’s basketball and men’s soccer teams. Non-varsity students can join a club team such as alpine racing, surfing, rugby, or ski and wakeboard.
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Other Facts About UCSB
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UCSB encompasses five schools and colleges, the largest of which is the College of Letters and Science, serving undergraduate and graduate students. Graduate programs at UCSB include the highly ranked College of Engineering. The Gevirtz Graduate School of Education and Bren School of Environmental Science and Management are other notable graduate schools at UCSB. Undergraduate students can apply for admissions into the College of Creative Studies, which emphasizes focused studies in one of eight disciplines: art, biology, chemistry and biochemistry, computer science, literature, mathematics, music composition, or physics. Musician Jack Johnson and actor Michael Douglas both graduated from UCSB.
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Mission (as provided by the school)
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The mission of UCSB is defined in the context of the unique stature of the University of California and the place of the Santa Barbara campus within this system. Our responsibilities include provision of high-quality education to undergraduate and graduate students, innovation through the advancement of fundamental and applied research programs, creative activities and scholarship, and provision of service to the state as well as the nation and world that we share. In each of these three areas, our mission is to fulfill these responsibilities with the highest possible level of excellence in a manner that emphasizes the special abilities associated with our campus through its faculty, students, facilities, and geographic location.
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Applications: University of California--Santa Barbara
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Regular Decision
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Application deadline:
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11/30
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Notification date:
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03/15
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Deadline for accepting admissions offers:
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June 1 (Fall), December 15 (Winter)
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Early Decision
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Is an early decision plan offered?
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No
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Early decision deadline:
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N/A
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Early decision decision sent by:
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N/A
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Early Action
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Is an early action plan offered?
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No
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Early action deadline:
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N/A
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Early action decision sent by:
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N/A
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Application Fee
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Application fee:
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$60
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Is the application fee refundable?
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No
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Can the application fee be waived for students with financial need?
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Yes
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Is it possible to defer admission?
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No
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Application Formats
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Can applications be submitted via E-mail?
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No
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Electronic application URL:
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http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/
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Tuition and Room Deposits
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Tuition deposit:
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$100
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Is the tuition deposit refundable?
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Nonrefundable
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Room deposit:
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$100
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Is the room deposit refundable?
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Nonrefundable
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Contact Information
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Admissions director:
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Christine Van Gieson
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Admissions office phone number:
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(805) 893-2485
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Admissions E-mail:
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Requirements and Factors: University of California--Santa Barbara
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Admission Requirements
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Admission interview?
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Neither required/recommended
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Campus visit?
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Recommended
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Off-campus interviews?
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are not available
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Does the school have an open admission policy?
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No
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Does the college use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions for first-time, first-year applicants?
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Yes
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Standardized tests?
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Either SAT or ACT required.
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ACT Writing test?
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ACT with writing required
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SAT/ACT scores must be received by:
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01/01
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SAT Subject Test scores must be received by:
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01/01
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High school completion requirement for admissions:
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High school diploma is required and GED is accepted
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General college-preparatory program?
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Require
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Academic Factors Used in Admissions Decisions
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Rigor of secondary school record?
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Very Important
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Class rank?
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Considered
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Academic GPA?
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Very Important
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Standardized test scores?
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Very Important
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Application essay?
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Very Important
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Recommendations?
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Not Considered
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Nonacademic Factors Used in Admissions Decisions
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Interview?
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Not Considered
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Extracurricular activities?
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Considered
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Talent/ability?
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Considered
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Character/personal qualities?
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Considered
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Being a first-generation college student?
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N/A
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Alumni/ae relations?
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Not Considered
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Geographical residence?
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Not Considered
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State residency?
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Considered
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Religious affiliation/commitment?
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Not Considered
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Race/ethnicity?
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Not Considered
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Volunteer work?
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Considered
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Work experience?
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Considered
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Level of the applicant's interest?
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Considered
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Required High School Course Work
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High school units required in English:
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4
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High school units required in Foreign Languages:
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2
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High school units required in History:
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2
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High school units required in Mathematics:
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3
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High school units required in Science:
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2
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High school units required in Science Labs:
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2
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High school units required in Social Studies:
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0
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High school units required in academic electives:
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1
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Total high school units required:
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15
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Recommended High School Course Work
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High school units recommended in English:
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4
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High school units recommended in Foreign languages:
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3
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High school units recommended in History:
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2
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High school units recommended in Mathematics:
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4
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High school units recommended in Science:
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3
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High school units recommended in Science Labs:
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3
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High school units recommended in Social Studies:
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0
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High school units recommended in academic electives:
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1
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Total high school units recommended:
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18
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Entering Class Statistics: University of California--Santa Barbara
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Fall 2009 Selectivity
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Selectivity:
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most selective
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Fall 2009 Acceptance rate:
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48%
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Early decision acceptance rate:
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N/A
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Early action acceptance rate:
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N/A
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Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students):
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48%
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Fall 2009 Applications, Acceptances, and Enrollments
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Number of applicants:
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44,707
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Number of applicants accepted:
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21,540
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Freshman enrollment for Fall 2009:
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4,583
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Percent of total enrolled incoming freshmen who been accepted under either early acceptance or early action:
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N/A
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Number of male applicants:
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19,610
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Number of male applicants accepted for Fall 2009:
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9,145
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Male freshman enrollment:
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2,061
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Number of female applicants:
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25,097
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Number of female applicants accepted Fall 2009:
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12,395
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Female freshman enrollment:
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2,522
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Fall 2009 Wait List
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Does the school have a waiting list?
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No
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Number of applicants placed on a waiting list:
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N/A
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Number of students on the wait list accepted:
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N/A
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Number of students enrolled from a waiting list:
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N/A
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Fall 2009 High School Rank
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Percent of first-year students submitting high school class standing:
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100%
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2009 Freshmen in top 10 percent of high school class:
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96%
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2009 Freshmen in top 25 percent of high school class:
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98%
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2009 Freshmen in top 50 percent of high school class:
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100%
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Fall 2009 High School GPA
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Percent of first-year students submitting high school GPA:
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99%
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Average high school GPA:
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3.9
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Fall 2009 Freshmen SAT Scores
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Percent of first-year students submitting SAT scores:
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98%
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SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range:
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540-660
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SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range:
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550-670
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SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range:
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540-660
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SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 700-800 range:
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12%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 600-699 range:
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39%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 500-599 range:
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36%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 400-499 range:
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12%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 300-399 range:
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1%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 200-299 range:
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0%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 700-800 range:
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16%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 600-699 range:
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45%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 500-599 range:
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28%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 400-499 range:
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10%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 300-399 range:
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1%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 200-299 range:
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0%
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Fall 2009 Freshmen ACT Scores
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Percent of first-year students submitting ACT scores:
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48%
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ACT English 25th-75th percentile range:
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24-31
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ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range:
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24-31
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ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range:
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24-30
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 30-36 range:
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33%
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 24-29 range:
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40%
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 18-23 range:
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22%
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 12-17 range:
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5%
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 6-11 range:
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0%
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Percent with ACT English scores below 6:
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0%
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 30-36 range:
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29%
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 24-29 range:
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50%
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 18-23 range:
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17%
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 12-17 range:
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4%
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 6-11 range:
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0%
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Percent with ACT Math scores below 6:
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0%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 30-36 range:
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27%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 24-29 range:
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49%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 18-23 range:
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21%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 12-17 range:
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3%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 6-11 range:
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0%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores below 6:
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0%
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Transfer Students: University of California--Santa Barbara
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Deadlines
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Terms for which transfer students may apply for admission:
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Fall, Winter
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Application date for transfer students:
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November 30 (Fall), July 31 (Winter)
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Admission decision sent:
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May 1 (Fall), November 15 (Winter)
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Deadline for accepting admissions offers:
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June 1 (Fall), December 15 (Winter)
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Requirements
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Do transfer applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply?
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Yes, 60
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Minimum required high school GPA:
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N/A
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Minimum required college GPA:
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2.4
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High school transcript?
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Required of all
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College transcript?
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Required of all
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Essay/personal statement?
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Required of all
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Admission interview?
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Not required
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Standardized test scores?
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Not required
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Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)?
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Not required
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Lowest course grade that may be transferred for credit:
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D
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Maximum number of credit/courses that may be transferred:
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70 from a two-year school
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Is there a minimum number of credits needed to complete degree?
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35 credits for a bachelor's degree
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Transfer Student Application and Enrollment Statistics
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Total number of transfer students applying for Fall 2009:
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10,069
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Total number of transfer students accepted for Fall 2009:
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6,685
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Total number of transfer students enrolled for Fall 2009:
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1,871
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International Student Admissions: University of California--Santa Barbara
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Deadlines and Requirements
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Application deadline:
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November 30 (Fall), March 15 (Winter), May 1 (Spring)
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Preapplication form required?
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No
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Separate application form required?
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No
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TOEFL
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TOEFL requirement?
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N/A
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May the TOEFL be submitted in place of the SAT or ACT?
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No
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Minimum TOEFL score required (paper test):
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550
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Minimum TOEFL score required (internet test):
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213
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Average TOEFL score (paper test):
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N/A
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Average TOEFL score (internet test):
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N/A
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