If you are thinking about applying to UC Santa Barbara, the deadline for Fall 2023 admissions is November 30 and the fee for the application costs $70.
Students who apply to UC Santa Barbara for the fall semester should receive an admissions decision no later than March 31.
Here's an overiew of some of UC Santa Barbara's admissions stats.
UC Santa Barbara 2022 | Admissions Statistics |
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Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class | 100% |
Admissions Test Policy | Not optional and are not considered |
Waitlist | Yes |
These are the application deadlines for University of California, Santa Barbara.
Application Type | Offered | Application Deadline | Notification Deadline |
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Early Decision I | Info Not Available | –– | –– |
Early Decision II | –– | –– | –– |
Early Action | No | –– | –– |
Regular Decision | Yes | November 30 | March 31 |
University of California, Santa Barbara may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with UC Santa Barbara directly for more information about early applications.
➡️ Find a list of some selective colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.
Transfer student admissions is very difficult.
UC Santa Barbara has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.
Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the areas where you're strong.
What does UC Santa Barbara consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.
Admissions Factor | Level |
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Academic GPA | Very Important |
Application Essay | Very Important |
Rigor of Secondary School Record | Important |
Character/Personal Qualities | Considered |
Geographical Residence | Considered |
Work Experience | Considered |
Extracurricular Activities | Considered |
First Generation | Considered |
State Residency | Considered |
Talent/Ability | Considered |
Volunteer Work | Considered |
Make sure to check with UC Santa Barbara for more information on admission factors.
To apply to UC Santa Barbara, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with UC Santa Barbara's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.
Area | Required | Recommended | Required for Some | Details (If Any) |
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Interview | √ | |||
Transcript(S) of College Record | ||||
Standardized Test Scores | ||||
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S) | ||||
Written Essay or Personal Statement | √ | |||
Transcript of High School Record | √ |
UC Santa Barbara has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.
Out of all students that were admitted, 65% submitted a class rank. At UC Santa Barbara 100% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 100% were in the top 25% and 100% were in the top 50%.
At University of California, Santa Barbara, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.
GPA | Percent of Students |
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4.0 GPA | 86.92% |
3.75 and 3.99 | 8.63% |
3.50 and 3.74 | 3.09% |
3.25 and 3.49 | 0.95% |
3.00 and 3.24 | 0.32% |
2.50 and 2.9 | 0.06% |
2.00 and 2.49 | 0.02% |
This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.
Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to UC Santa Barbara directly.
About GPAs
Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.
An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.
UC Santa Barbara does not consider ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.
UC Santa Barbara does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.
For transfer students, it is very difficult to get admitted to UC Santa Barbara.
For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is November 30. Applicants should hear back by March 15.
Transfer students can enroll in UC Santa Barbara during the following terms:
• Fall Term
Can I defer my acceptance to UC Santa Barbara?
❌ Students who are admitted to UC Santa Barbara must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.
Does UC Santa Barbara accept transfer credits?
✅ UC Santa Barbara accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.
Does UC Santa Barbara accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?
✅ UC Santa Barbara accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.
Do I have to submit test scores to UC Santa Barbara?
✅ UC Santa Barbara is not test optional. Test scores will not be considered during the admissions process, even if you submit them.
What is UC Santa Barbara's acceptance rate?
✅ UC Santa Barbara's acceptance rate is 29%.
What is the early decision acceptance rate at UC Santa Barbara?
🟨 UC Santa Barbara may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.
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Admission Difficulty
How hard is it to get into UC Santa Barbara? UC Santa Barbara is a very selective institution. The UC Santa Barbara acceptance rate is 29%. This means that the institution accepts 29 out of every 100 applicants.
First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to UC Santa Barbara is Nov 30.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to UC Santa Barbara is Nov 30.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
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