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Public university

University of California, Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California, United States
QS ranking
135
Acceptance rate
30%
Tuition fee
USD42,324/ year

Study background

University introduction

University of California, Santa Barbara is located in Santa Barbara, California, United States. Its most popular subjects include Sociology, Economics, Research and Experimental Psychology, Communications and Biology. This is a medium-sized university, with approximately 25,500 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
89%
11%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
91%
9%
Local studentsInternational students

Most international students come from

  1. 1.

    China

  2. 2.

    India

  3. 3.

    South Korea

  4. 4.

    Taiwan

  5. 5.

    Hong Kong

Student gender

In this university

46%
54%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

17 : 1
17 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

15 : 1
15 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

13 : 1
13 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2020 Budget

USD 95.4 mn

2020 Endowment

USD 403.8 mn

Budget over the years (USD)

Budget
Endowment

University website

https://www.ucsb.edu/

Subject information

Number of bachelor's degrees awarded this year

6,329

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Sociology

  2. 2.

    Economics

  3. 3.

    Research and Experimental Psychology

  4. 4.

    Communications

  5. 5.

    Biology

Living abroad

Campus setting

Number of campuses

1

Campus type

Suburban

Campus size

1,127acres

Campus safety

Average number of crimes in country

15

Average number of crimes in state

15

Health support

In this university

645 : 1
645 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the state

431 : 1
431 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the country

599 : 1
599 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Clubs & teams

  • Academic / Interest

  • Arts

  • Social / Cultural / Volunteer

  • Career

  • Sports

Number of national league teams

20

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

5

Football / Track fields

2

Basketball courts

2

Squash courts

2

Badminton courts

4

Swimming pool

2

Indoor gyms

4

Equestrian

Available

Golf

Available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

2

Number of dormitories

8

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
10,500
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
71 - 73%
Temperature
5°
19°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
70 - 77%
Temperature
9°
28°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
77%
Temperature
13°
24°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
68 - 74%
Temperature
4°
23°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

Los Angeles International Airport

Distance between airport and university

170 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
3 hours
Cost
USD 60 - 70
Taxi
Travel time
1 hours
Cost
USD 120 - 150

After graduation

QS World Graduate Employability Rankings

Ranking

301 - 500

Score

26.8

Staff in career centre

In this university

1,427 : 1
1,427 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in state

1,163 : 1
1,163 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in the country

1,300 : 1
1,300 students per 1 career staff on average

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

100

Average numbers of services

10