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University of California - Santa Barbara
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  • SANTA BARBARA, CA
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    University of California - Santa Barbara Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for UCSB?

    UC Santa Barbara admissions is selective with an acceptance rate of 37%. Students that get into UC Santa Barbara have an average SAT score between 1230-1460 or an average ACT score of 28-34. The regular admissions application deadline for UC Santa Barbara is November 30.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    37%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    Total Applicants
    90,961
    SAT Range
    1230-1460
    SAT Reading
    620-710
    SAT Math
    610-750
    Students Submitting SAT
    82%
    ACT Range
    28-34
    ACT English
    26-34
    ACT Math
    26-31
    ACT Writing
    Students Submitting ACT
    38%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    November 30
    Early Decision Deadline
    Early Action Deadline
    Offers Early Decision
    No
    Offers Early Action
    No
    Application Fee
    $70
    Application Website
    admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/apply-online
    Accepts Common App
    No
    Accepts Coalition App
    No

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Required
    • High School Rank
      Neither required nor recommended
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Required
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Neither required nor recommended
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