Universities/CA/University of California-Santa Barbara

University of California-Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, CA · Public · 23,113 students

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$75k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
33%Acceptance Rate
83%Graduation Rate
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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)83.0%
Students who graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rate (4 years)70.0%
Students who graduate on time
First-Year Retention Rate93.0%
Students who return for sophomore year
First-Generation Students42.4%
Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

Test score data not available for this institution.

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Social Sciences26.6%
Biological Sciences11.1%
Psychology10.3%
Mathematics9.5%
Communications9.3%
Engineering4.2%
Computer Science2.6%
History2.4%
Business & Marketing0.6%

Faculty & Resources

$21k
Average Faculty Salary/Year
$17k
Instructional Spend per Student
$444M
Total Endowment

University of California-Santa Barbara — Academics

University of California-Santa Barbara has a graduation rate of 83.0%, which is above the national average and reflects strong academic support and student outcomes.

The first-year retention rate is 93.0%, meaning the vast majority of students return for their sophomore year — a strong indicator of student satisfaction.

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