University of California, Santa Barbara
2025-26
The 2025-26 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: Mar 24, 2026. Subscribe via RSS.
Acceptance Rate
38.2%
Applications
110,187
Admitted
42,093
Enrolled
5,081
How the class gets assembled.
No Early Decision reportedNo Early Action 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.
Applicants110,187reported count
Admits42,09338%
Class seats5,08112% yield
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | 110,187 | 42,093 | 38% | 5,081 | School-reported totals. |
Overall yield: 12%. Published yield blends high-commitment ED admits with the rest of the admitted pool.
Offered a spot25,713
Accepted a spot18,022
Admitted from wait list9,603
70% joined after being offered a spot. 53% of students who joined were admitted. 23% of applicants were offered the wait list.
Exact wait-list data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered a wait-list spot | 25,713 |
| Accepted a wait-list spot | 18,022 |
| Admitted from wait list | 9,603 |
| Joined after being offered | 70% |
| Admitted after joining | 53% |
Wait-list outcomes can change sharply year to year.
Application fee: $80. Fee waivers are reported as available.
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
539numbers from this report.
General Information
8 TABLESFirst Name:Steven
Last Name:Velasco
Title:Director
Office:Institutional Research, Planning & Assessment
Zipcode93,106
Country: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?No
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://bap.ucsb.edu/institutional-research
City:Santa Barbara
StateCalifornia
Name of College/University:University of California, Santa Barbara
CitySanta Barbara
StateCalifornia
Zip93,106
Country:USA
Main Phone Number:(805) 893-8000
WWW Home Page Address:https://www.ucsb.edu/
Admissions Phone Number:(805) 893-2881
Admissions Email Address:admissions@ucsb.edu
If there is a separate URL for your school’s online application, please specify:https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply-now.html
Source of institutional control (Check only one):Public
Classify your undergraduate institution:Coeducational college
Academic year calendar:Quarter
Bachelor'sX
Postbachelor's certificateX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX
Enrollment And Persistence
6 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
8 TABLESEntrance Exams
APX
Institutional ExamX
State Exam (specify):X
Specify:UC-AWPE
Total first-time, first-year who applied74,486
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted23,923
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled3,770
Total first-time, first-year who applied17,067
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted9,302
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled701
Total first-time, first-year who applied18,634
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted8,868
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled610
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:25,713
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:18,022
Number of wait-listed students admitted:9,603
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
ACT Composite: Total0
Percent who had GPA of 4.087.8
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.999.0
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.742.6
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.490.3
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.240.2
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.990.1
Total100
Total0
Percent who had GPA of 4.087.8
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.999.0
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.742.6
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.490.3
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.240.2
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.990.1
Total100
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:4.29
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:97.1
Does your institution have an application fee?Yes
Amount of application fee:80
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Can on-line application fee be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Does your institution have an application closing date?Yes
Application closing date (fall): Month11
Application closing date (fall): Day30
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?Yes
Yes, by:X
Date: Month3
Date: Day31
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?No
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? (FT)No
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
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?No
If you have an application fee and an on-line application option, please indicate policy for students who apply on-line:X
Transfer Admission
4 TABLESFallX
High 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
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:CDS-D Page 13 Common Data Set 2025-2026
Fall Closing Date: Month11
Fall Notification Date: Month3
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 Number Unit Type - D15 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree: Number Unit Type - D16 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor's degree: 35 quarter - 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 or No Yes No 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): ##
Fall Closing Date:Day30
Fall Notification Date: Day15
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: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.
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
Undergraduate ResearchX
Other (specify):X
Specify:Undergrads may take grad level classes.
Arts/fine artsX
English (including composition)X
Foreign languagesX
HistoryX
HumanitiesX
Intensive writingX
MathematicsX
PhilosophyX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Other (describe):X
Describe:Major Requirements, GPA requirement (minimum 2.0 by time of graduation).
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)15%
Percent who live off campus or commute6%
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 commute63%
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 residence hallsX
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
Annual Expenses
4 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://www.finaid.ucsb.edu/net-price-calculator
Financial Aid
11 TABLESAcademic Year2025-2026 estimated
Federal$50,476,735
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$124,803,913
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$120,537,192
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$2,872,132
Total Scholarships/Grants$298,689,972
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$16,047,567
Federal Work-Study$3,710,999
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$26,587
Total Self-Help$19,785,153
Parent Loans$4,807,739
Federal$5,482,588
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$4,982,488
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$9,527,822
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$1,692,078
Total Scholarships/Grants$21,684,976
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$17,904,357
Total Self-Help$17,904,357
Parent Loans$25,705,706
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$0
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.4,410
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$27,537
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$2,037,744
FAFSAX
State aid formX
Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford LoansX
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford LoansX
Federal Direct PLUS LoansX
College/university loans from institutional fundsX
Federal Pell GrantsX
Federal SEOGX
State scholarships/grantsX
Private scholarshipsX
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsX
AcademicsX
Alumni affiliationX
ArtX
AthleticsX
Music/dramaX
State/district residencyX
AcademicsX
Alumni affiliationX
AthleticsX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:UC is committed to making it possible for all of our California undergraduates to complete college without taking out loans by 2030. The debt-free plan will cover the full cost of UC — including housing and food — through grants, scholarships and work-study. UC Santa Barbara is leading the charge with its Promise Scholars program. More information on our Promise Scholars program can be found here: https://promisescholars.sa.ucsb.edu/
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio18
based on ____ students21,502