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University of California-Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$56,852

Acceptance Rate

28%

Graduation Rate

86%

Annual Tuition

$14,965

At a Glance

Total Students

23,205

Retention Rate

92%

Faculty Ratio

17

Financial Aid

20%

Median Debt

$13,993

Campus Setting

Suburban

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

The University of California-Santa Barbara is a public institution with a student body of 23,205. The university has a selective admissions process, accepting 27.8% of applicants. The university has a high retention rate of 91.9% and an 85.5% graduation rate. The median debt for graduates is $13,993, and 20.2% of students receive financial aid.

The in-state tuition is $14,965. One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $38,259. Five years after graduation, the median earnings increase to $56,852, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $74,915.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$38k

1 YEAR

$57k

5 YEARS

$75k

10 YEARS

Top 18% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, University of California-Santa Barbara alumni earn $38,259. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $56,852, and after ten years, earnings reach $74,915. The median debt for students is $13,993, and 20.2% of students receive financial aid.

The university has an 85.5% graduation rate and a 91.9% retention rate. The university has an acceptance rate of 27.8% and a student population of 23,205. In-state tuition costs $14,965.

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Campus Location

Santa Barbara, California

Santa Barbara, CA 93106

University of California-Santa Barbara is located in Santa Barbara, California. The campus is in a suburban setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

University of California-Santa Barbara has an acceptance rate of 27.8%.