University of California, Santa Barbara
2024-25
The 2024-25 Common Data Set for University of California, Santa Barbara — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. See the school's page for these reports. File date from the archived file's embedded modification date: Apr 9, 2025. Subscribe via RSS.
Acceptance Rate
33.0%
Applications
110,266
Admitted
36,347
Enrolled
5,008
How the class gets assembled.
No Early Decision reported
This school does not report an Early Decision lane, so the flow collapses to the school-reported applicant, admit, and enrolled totals.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Applicants110,266reported count
Admits36,34733%
Class seats5,00814% yield
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | 110,266 | 36,347 | 33% | 5,008 | School-reported totals. |
Overall yield: 14%. Published yield blends high-commitment ED admits with the rest of the admitted pool.
Offered a spot15,958
Accepted a spot10,641
Admitted from wait list8,715
67% joined after being offered a spot. 82% of students who joined were admitted. 14% of applicants were offered the wait list.
Exact wait-list data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered a wait-list spot | 15,958 |
| Accepted a wait-list spot | 10,641 |
| Admitted from wait list | 8,715 |
| Joined after being offered | 67% |
| Admitted after joining | 82% |
Wait-list outcomes can change sharply year to year.
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
$74,915
10 yrs after enrollment
83%
6-year completion
$16,109
sticker minus grants
$13,993
federal loans only
The numbers, as published
401 of ~401numbers from this report.
General Information
8 TABLESName:Steven
Title:Velasco
Office:Director
Mailing Address:Institutional Research, Planning & Assessment
City/State/Zip/Country:1325 Cheadle Hall
E-mail Address:Santa Barbara, CA 93106, USA
Phone:(805) 893-8487
Email Address:steven.velasco@ucsb.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?Yes
Name of College/University:University of California, Santa Barbara
Mailing Address:552 University Road
City/State/Zip/Country:Santa Barbara, CA 93106, USA
Admissions Office Mailing Address:(805) 893-8000
Admissions Phone Number:(805) 893-2881
Admissions Email Address:admissions@ucsb.edu
PublicPublic
Coeducational collegeCoeducational college
SemesterQuarter
Bachelor'sX
Postbachelor's certificateX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX
If you have a diversity, equity, and inclusion office or department, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://diversity.ucsb.edu/
Enrollment And Persistence
5 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
7 TABLESEntrance Exams
APX
Institutional ExamX
State Exam (specify):X
Specify:UC-AWPE
Total first-time, first-year who applied75,368
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted24,403
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled4,092
Total first-time, first-year who applied17,745
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted6,781
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled485
Total first-time, first-year who applied17,153
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted5,163
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled431
Total first-time, first-year who applied0
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted0
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled0
Wait List
Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:15,958
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:10,641
Number of wait-listed students admitted:8,715
Total academic units15
English4
Mathematics3
Science2
Of these, units that must be lab2
Foreign language2
Social studies0
History2
Academic electives1
Computer Science0
Visual/Performing Arts1
Total academic units18
English4
Mathematics4
Science3
Of these, units that must be lab3
Foreign language3
Social studies0
History2
Academic electives1
Computer Science0
Visual/Performing Arts1
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total0
SAT Math: Total0
SAT Composite: Total0
ACT Composite: Total0
Percent who had GPA of 4.090.4
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.996.1
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.742.9
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.490.4
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.240.2
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.990.0
Total100
Total0
Percent who had GPA of 4.090.4
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.996.1
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.742.9
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.490.4
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.240.2
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.990.0
Total100
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:4.30
Same feeX
Application closing date (fall)11
Priority Date30
DateX
Yes, other:3
Other Date31
If yes, maximum period of postponement:##
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?Yes
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?No
Transfer Admission
2 TABLESHigh school transcriptRequired of Some
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:- D12 Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit: D- Number Unit Type - D13 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution: 70 semester Number Unit Type - D14 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution: 70 semester - D15 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree: - D16 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor's degree: 35 - D17 Describe other transfer credit policies: ## D18-D22: Military Service Transfer Credit Policies - D18 Does your institution accept the following military/veteran transfer credits: Yes No Number Unit Type - D19 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on military education evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE): Number Unit Type - D20 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on Department of Defense supported prior learning assessments (College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)): Yes No - D21 Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website? - D22 Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution: If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located: https://veterans.sa.ucsb.edu/ UC may award lower division (freshman/sophomore level) units for military courses completed if the courses are consistent with University policy on granting transfer credit when there is an equivalent course taught at a UC campus. UC will consult the ACE recommendations for information regarding course content and as a guide to the awarding of credit. UC does not grant credit for military/recruit basic training. x 70 semester American Council on Education (ACE) College Level Examination Program (CLEP) DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) ##
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:35
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:https://veterans.sa.ucsb.edu/
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located: https://veterans.sa.ucsb.edu/ UC may award lower division (freshman/sophomore level) units for military courses completed if the courses are consistent with University policy on granting transfer credit when there is an equivalent course taught at a UC campus. UC will consult the ACE recommendations for information regarding course content and as a guide to the awarding of credit. UC does not grant credit for military/recruit basic training. x 70 semester American Council on Education (ACE) College Level Examination Program (CLEP) DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) ## D12-D17: Transfer Credit Policies - E1 - Special study options: Identify those programs available at your institution. Refer to the glossary for definitions. - [ ] Accelerated program - [ ] Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities - [x] x Cross-registration - [ ] Distance learning - x Double major - [x] x Dual enrollment - [ ] x English as a Second Language (ESL) - [ ] Exchange student program (domestic) - [ ] External degree program - x Honors Program - x Independent study - x Internships - [ ] Liberal arts/career combination - [ ] x Student-designed major - [ ] x Study abroad - [ ] Teacher certification program - [ ] Weekend college - x Other (specify): - E2 Has been removed from the CDS. - E3 Areas in which all or most students are required to complete some course work prior to graduation: - [ ] x Arts/fine arts - [ ] Computer literacy - [ ] x English (including composition) - [ ] x Foreign languages - [ ] x History - [ ] Physical Education - [ ] x Humanities - [ ] x Intensive writing - [ ] x Mathematics - [ ] x Philosophy - [ ] x Sciences (biological or physical) - [x] x Social science - x Other (describe): ##
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESCross-registrationX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
English as a Second Language (ESL)X
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Arts/fine artsX
English (including composition)X
Foreign languagesX
HistoryX
HumanitiesX
Intensive writingX
MathematicsX
PhilosophyX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)10%
Percent who live off campus or commute5%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)9%
Percent who live off campus or commute62%
Percent of students age 25 and older2%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)20
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
OperaX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Television stationX
Coed dormsX
Apartments for married studentsX
Apartments for single studentsX
Special housing for disabled studentsX
Special housing for international studentsX
Fraternity/sorority housingX
Cooperative housingX
Theme housingX
Wellness housingX
Living Learning CommunitiesX
Financial Aid
2 TABLESScholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$0
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$0
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESFall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio17
based on ____ students20,834
and ____ faculty1,232