Get a snapshot of University of California - Santa Barbara with this general overview, including student enrollment and graduation rates, average test scores, student demographics, and more.
Mission Statement
Student studying among the trees in front of the Music Building. 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.School Characteristics
21,026
Students
Public
$7,062 per year
Length of Study: Four or more years
Religious Affiliation: None
Test Scores & GPA
Average GPA: 3.76Average ACT: 26
Average SAT: 1185
School Profile
Total Enrollment: 21,026Retention Rate: 91%
Graduation Rate: 75%
School Accreditation
National: YesRegional: Western Assoc. of Schools and Colleges, Comm. for Sr. Coll & Univ
Federal: Yes
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