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University of California-Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California, United States
University
Rankings2027

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QS World University Rankings (2027)
#173
Acceptance Rate
38%
Completion Rate
84%
Completion rate (U.S. College Scorecard, latest release): share of students who finish their degree. Not an employment rate.

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University Overview

High-level facts that define this university.

University Name
University of California-Santa Barbara
Location
Santa Barbara, California, United States
Undergraduate students
23113
International Students
9%
Student-to-Staff Ratio
17:1

Student Experience

Lifestyle signals that shape daily campus life.

Cultural Environment
Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle
Social Life
Suburban
Climate
Mild coastal
Safety
7.5
City Characteristics
Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)

Fees and entry for international students

Confirmed international fee
US$56,965/yr
2026-27, across 79 courses with a confirmed fee

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Courses at University of California-Santa Barbara

79 courses, A–Z.