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Colleges / University of California, Santa Barbara

University of California, Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, CA 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate29%

UC Santa Barbara Student Life

University of California, Santa Barbara Student Activities

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University of California, Santa Barbara students' favorite campus traditions are Extravaganza (spring concert with national acts).

Does University of California, Santa Barbara Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at University of California, Santa Barbara.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes Priortiy given to freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities No
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 39%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing
Number of Students Living On-Campus
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

University of California, Santa Barbara offers housing for students. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing.

Most University of California, Santa Barbara students live off campus. In 2023, 39% of undergrads at University of California, Santa Barbara lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 61% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of California, Santa Barbara. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of California, Santa Barbara offers coed housing.

University of California, Santa Barbara Athletics

At University of California, Santa Barbara there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of California, Santa Barbara:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Gymnastics NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Soccer NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Swimming And Diving NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Tennis NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Track And Field NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Volleyball NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Water Polo NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Bowling Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Crew Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Equestrian Sports Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Fencing Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Lacrosse Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Sailing Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Skiing (Downhill) Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Ultimate Frisbee Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams

Is University of California, Santa Barbara Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of California, Santa Barbara is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The UC Santa Barbara campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

UC Santa Barbara offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to University of California, Santa Barbara

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of California, Santa Barbara, take U.S. Highway 101 to Santa Barbara, CA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Los Angeles International airport.

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Keep Reading About University of California, Santa Barbara

Choose one of the options below to find out more about about UC Santa Barbara:

Overview

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UC Santa Barbara Students

44%

Women

56%

Men

96%

Full Time

3%

Part Time

92%

In State

8%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

32%

26%

20%

11%

7%

2%

2%

0.18%

0.11%

Undergraduate Students

23,091

Graduate Students

3,033

Non-Resident / International Students

2,529

UC Santa Barbara Campus Services

Student Services
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Counseling
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Women's Center
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Alumni Networking
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

26,124

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

29%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$15,666

Out-of-State

$48,240

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Nov 30
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