UCSB - SAT Scores, Costs and Admissions Data

UCSB Description:

UCSB, the University of California at Santa Barbara, ranks highly among the nation's public universities. UCSB has wide ranging strengths in the sciences, social sciences, humanities, and engineering that have earned it membership in the selective Association of American Universities. The 1,000 acre campus is also a draw for many students, for the university has miles of beach-front property on the California coast. Historically the school has also found itself high on rankings of the country's top party schools. In athletics, the UCSB Gauchos compete in the NCAA Division I Big West Conference.

Admissions Data (2007):

• Percent of Applicants Admitted: 54%
• Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 530 / 640
  • SAT Math: 540 / 660
  • SAT Writing: 530 / 640
    • (what these SAT numbers mean)
    • (SAT score comparison for UC campuses)
  • ACT Composite: 23 / 28
  • ACT English: 21 / 28
  • ACT Math: 23 / 29
    • (what these ACT numbers mean)
    • (ACT score comparison for UC campuses)

Enrollment (2007):

• Total Enrollment: 21,410 (18,415 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 44.8% Male / 55.2% Female
• 97.5% Full-time

Costs (2008 - 09):

• Tuition and Fees: $8,386 (in-state); $28,994 (out-of-state)
• Books: $1,549
• Room and Board: $12,485
• Other Expenses: $4,033
• Total Cost: $26,453 (in-state); $47,061 (out-of-state)

UCSB Financial Aid (2006 - 07):

• Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 52%
• Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Federal Grants: 25%
  • State / Local Grants: 27%
  • Institutional Grants: 39%
  • Loans: 36%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Federal Grants: $3,771
  • State / Local Grants: $3,733
  • Institutional Grants: $8,354
  • Loans: $4,720

Most Popular Majors:

Anthropology, Biology, Business, Communication Studies, English, Global Studies, History, Legal Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

More Information on the University of California System:

• A selectivity ranking of the UC campuses
• A comparison of graduation rates, aid and enrollments
• A comparison of enrolled student SAT scores

UCSB Mission Statement:

mission statement from http://www.ucsb.edu/campus/mission.shtml

"The University of California, Santa Barbara is a leading research institution that also provides a comprehensive liberal arts learning experience. Because teaching and research go hand in hand at UC Santa Barbara, our students are full participants in an educational journey of discovery that stimulates independent thought, critical reasoning, and creativity. Our academic community of faculty, students, and staff is characterized by a culture of interdisciplinary collaboration that is responsive to the needs of our multicultural and global society. Our commitment to public service is manifested through the creation and distribution of knowledge that advances the well-being of our state, nation, and world. All of this takes place within a living and learning environment like no other, as we draw inspiration, opportunity, and advantage from the beauty and resources of UC Santa Barbara's extraordinary location at the edge of the Pacific Ocean."