University of California, Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, CA. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.

Location	Santa Barbara, CA · Midsize suburb
Type	Public
Undergraduates	23,113
Acceptance rate	38%
Testing policy	Not used
Graduation rate	85%
First-year retention	92%
Student–faculty ratio	17:1
Cost of attendance	$41,573 in-state · $75,773 out-of-state

Application deadlines (2026–27)

Regular Decision: Nov 30, 2026

Most popular majors: Social sciences, Biology, Psychology, Math & statistics, Communications.

UC Santa Barbara campus map

Campus map of University of California, Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara, CA, showing Recreation Center, Arnhold Tennis Center and Robertson Gymnasium, with nearby restaurants, coffee and shops — Map of University of California, Santa Barbara and the neighborhood around it: campus buildings, places students go. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

On campus

Harder Stadium, Pavillion Gym, Caesar Uyesaka Stadium, Robertson Gymnasium, Edwin W. Pauley Track, Arnhold Tennis Center, Recreation Center, Davidson Library, Multi-Activity Center.

Around campus

Places to eat: Lao Wang, Wingstop, Habit Burger & Grill, Super Cucas, Woodstocks, PokiRito
Coffee: Makenna Koffee Company, Spudnuts Donuts, Mojo Cafe, Santa Barbara Roasting Co.
Nightlife: Dublin's Sports Grill
Shops: Escobar's Little Things, Storke FSH Community Swap Shop
Museums and culture: Santa Barbara Hillel, Isla Vista Theater, Isla Vista Community Center, Gibralter Community Center, St. George Youth Center YMCA
Groceries: Isla Vista Market, 7-Eleven
Parks: Greek Park, Pardall Gardens, People's Park, Anisq'Oyo' Park, Perfect Park, Little Acorn Park

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