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University of California-Santa Barbara
UCSB UC Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, California 93106
Visit websiteStrong graduate outcomes — major research university
University of California-Santa Barbara is a public institution in Santa Barbara with particular strength in biology and psychology.
A large campus of 23.2K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
85% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $74,915 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,825.
Established
1891
Motto
Fiat lux
Mascot
Olé the Gaucho
Type
Public land-grant research university
Conference
Big West Conference
28%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
23,205Students
17:1Student:Faculty
85%Grad Rate
$74,915Earnings 10yr
$13,825Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate27.8%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (in-state)$14,965
Tuition (out-of-state)$45,742
Room & Board$18,684
Books & Supplies$1,482
Total Cost of Attendance$36,776
Average Net Price$13,825
Median Debt at Graduation$13,993
Monthly Payment (10yr)$148
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$7,745
$30–48K$8,910
$48–75K$11,398
$75–110K$16,839
$110K+$30,085
Programs (144)
Student Body
Undergrads
23,205
Gender Split
57% / 43%
Women / Men
First Generation
42%
Pell Grant Recipients
28%
Race & Ethnicity
White 32%
Black 2%
Hispanic 26%
Asian 19%
Two+ 9%
Int'l 10%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate85.3%
Freshman Retention91.9%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$56,852
8 Years$68,092
10 Years$74,915
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$56,300
Men
$70,600
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Source: Wikipedia