University of California, Santa BarbaraAcceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information

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Deadline
December 2, 2025
286 Days Left
Admissions Department
1210 Cheadle Hall Santa Barbara, CA 93106-2014
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
High School Units Req or Recommended
SubjectReqReco
English44
Mathematics34
Science23
Foreign Language23
History22
Academic Electives11
Examinations
SubjectRequired UnitsDue in Admissions Office
SAT or ACTNot used if submittedNot reported
SAT OnlyNot reportedNot reported
ACT OnlyNot reportedNot reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACTNot reportedNot reported
SAT Subject Tests OnlyConsidered if submittedNot reported
ACT Writing Test PolicyNot reportedNot reported
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
1210 Cheadle Hall
Santa Barbara
CA
93106-2014
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
December 2, 2025
Application Fee
$70
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
March 31
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
Yes
Defer Admission
Student cannot defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Action Offered
No
Application Form
Common Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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FactorVery ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
Rigor of Secondary School RecordX
Academic GPAX
Standardized TestsX
Class RankX
RecommendationsX
EssayX
InterviewX
Level of Applicant's InterestX
Extracurricular ActivitiesX
Volunteer WorkX
Particular Talent/AbilityX
Character/Personal QualitiesX
First Generation to Attend CollegeX
State ResidencyX
Geographic ResidenceX
Relation with AlumnusX
Religious Affiliation/CommitmentX
Work ExperienceX
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
28% of 110,876 applicants were admitted
Women
31% of 59,656 applicants were admitted
Men
25% of 49,299 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
4,984 (16%) of 30,328 admitted students enrolled
Women
3,023 (17%) of 18,242 admitted students enrolled
Men
1,961 (16%) of 12,086 admitted students enrolled
Students Offered Wait List
15,689
Students Accepting Wait List Position
9,670
Students Admitted From Wait List
5,493
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
90%
3.75 - 3.99
7%
3.50 - 3.74
3%
3.25 - 3.49
1%
3.00 - 3.24
0%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: Not reported
Score of 700 - 800
Not Reported
Score of 600 - 700
Not Reported
Score of 500 - 600
Not Reported
Score of 400 - 500
Not Reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: Not reported
Score of 700 - 800
Not Reported
Score of 600 - 700
Not Reported
Score of 500 - 600
Not Reported
Score of 400 - 500
Not Reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not Reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not Reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not Reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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