Tuition (in-state)$15,500
Student : faculty17:1
Acceptance33%
Enrollment26,000
Walk score60
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Education
| Programs | Engineering, physics, environmental studies, economics, marine biology |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 85% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Large lecture sections for introductory courses; honors programs and upper-level seminars are smaller. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | $15,500 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $49,900 |
| Room and board | $20,000 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 17:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 55–70% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty lecture; graduate instructors lead many discussion sections and labs. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 17:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 85%
Location and walk score
60/ 100
| Setting | College-town campus; most errands walkable or a short bus ride |
|---|---|
| Climate | Mediterranean; dry summers and mild, wet winters |
| Getting around | Campus and city bus routes; car optional |
Things to do nearby
- Isla Vista beaches
- State Street in Santa Barbara
- Channel Islands boat trips
Graduate degrees
| Graduate enrollment | 3,000 |
|---|
- Engineering MS and PhD
- Bren School of Environmental Science
- Education
- Materials PhD
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$64,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months86%
Career servicesCareer Services; UCSB's materials and engineering programs send graduates to Silicon Valley
Top employers of recent graduates
- Amazon
- Deloitte
- Apple
- Sonos
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
68%of students complete an internship or co-op
- Career Services internships
- Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities
- Bren School industry projects
Alumni
| Living alumni | 200,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Employers in the region's largest industries plus national consulting, technology and healthcare firms |
Notable graduates
- Jack Johnson
- Michael Douglas
- Gwyneth Paltrow
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division I |
|---|---|
| Conference | Big West |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 30+ sports |
Scholarships
Blue and Gold Opportunity PlanFull tuition for California families under $80k · Deadline: Nov 30
State residency grant programsState-specific; see profile notes · Deadline: Varies by state
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