University of California, Santa Barbara

Overview

The University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) is a public research university in Santa Barbara County, California, and a campus of the University of California.

History

The institution’s educational roots predate its entry into the University of California system; it became a UC campus in the 1940s and later developed into a research-intensive university.

UCSB traces the institutional line that became the university to the Santa Barbara State Normal School officially established in 1909; it joined the University of California in 1944.

Programs

UCSB offers programs through the College of Letters and Science, College of Engineering, College of Creative Studies and graduate professional and research units.

Tuition

Tuition and mandatory fees depend on the program, study level, residency or citizenship status, and academic year. Applicants should use the university’s official current tuition or cost-of-attendance page for the exact amount.

Admission

Admission requirements vary by program and applicant category. Applicants should check the university’s official admissions pages for prerequisites, language requirements, documents and current deadlines.