University of California-Santa Barbara admissions
Santa Barbara, CA
University of California-Santa Barbara acceptance rate
33.0%
36,347 of 110,259 applicants were admitted in the 2024 cycle (U.S. Dept. of Education IPEDS data).
Selective. With a rate like this, University of California-Santa Barbara is a target or reach depending on how your profile compares with admitted students.
Key numbers
- Yield: 14% of admitted students enrolled (5,008 of 36,347).
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Common questions about University of California-Santa Barbara
What is the acceptance rate at University of California-Santa Barbara?
University of California-Santa Barbara admitted 33.0% of applicants (36,347 of 110,259) in the 2024 admissions cycle, according to U.S. Department of Education IPEDS data.
How many admitted students enroll at University of California-Santa Barbara?
5,008 of the 36,347 admitted students enrolled, a yield of 14%. Yield is the share of admitted students who choose to attend.
How do you compare at University of California-Santa Barbara?
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