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Applying to University of California - Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara, CA : Info & How-To

If you’re contemplating submitting an application to University of California - Santa Barbara, it’s worth noting that this college, situated in Santa Barbara, CA, USA, is recognized for being of average selectivity compared to other colleges throughout the country.

Basic Info on Applications and Admissions

SAT/ACT Scores as an Admission Factor?	Required
Advanced Placement Credits Accepted?	Yes
Application Undergraduate Fee	$70
Admissions Website	www.admissions.ucsb.edu/
Online Appliation Website	admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply-now.html

What You Need to Know Before Applying

Open Admissions	No
Selectivity of College	Average Selectivity
Applications Accepted	37%

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Is It Hard to Get Into UCSB?

Acceptance Rate

If you're applying to University of California - Santa Barbara you'll face some tough competition, since the school's acceptance rate is only 37%. Definitely don't wait until the last minute to submit your application, since applying early may be in your favor.

Average Test Scores

About 82% of students accepted to UCSB submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 620 and 710. Math scores were between 610 and 750.

UCSB received ACT scores from 38% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 28 and 34.

Notes and References

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
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