UCSB is a public university located in Santa Barbara, CA that is part of the University of California system. It has over 22,000 students and offers associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees across many majors like art, biology, chemistry, computer science, literature and more. The typical admissions rate is 45% with an average GPA of 3.91 and SAT score of 1851. Required classes for admission include history, English, math, lab sciences and foreign languages. Notable alumni include Gwyneth Paltrow and Jack Johnson.

2. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA,
SANTA BARBARA
552 University Rd Santa Barbara, CA

3. Mascot and Colors
Colors:
Pacific Blue and
Gaucho Gold
Mascot:
Gaucho (A cowboy of
South America)

4. UCSB Information
Public University
Part of the University Of California System
18,620 undergrads
3,065 grads

5. Ethnicity Of Student body
Asian
African American
Latino
White
Other

6. Majors Offered
Art
Biology
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Computer Science
Literature
Mathematics
Music Theory & Comp.
Physics
*You can receive a associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and a doctorate degree at UCSB

7. Typical Admissions Rate
45% of applicants admitted
3.91 mean GPA
1851 mean SAT

8. Entrance Exams Req. For
Admission
• SAT or ACT plus writing section
• At least two SAT subject tests must be taken

9. Classes Required For
Admission
A. History/ Social Sci – 2 yearsReq.
B. English – 4 years Req.
C. Mathematics – 3 years Req.- 4 Recommended
D. Lab Sci – 2 years Req.– 3 Recommended
E. Language – 2 years Req.– 3 Recommended
F. Visual Performing Arts– 1 year Req.
G. College Prep Elective – 1 year Req.

10. 55% Receive Financial Aid
In State Tuition Out of State Tuition

11. Student Quotes
“Coming from a high school of less than 300 kids, the size of
UCSB was a big shocker for me. If you're in a similar
situation, I would highly recommend enrolling in the
Freshman Summer Start program the summer before your
freshman year. It allows you to make friends and ease into
college in a smaller setting, making your freshman year that
much more enjoyable” – Emilie (Junior)
“At UCSB, I have many opportunities to excel, all while living
near a relaxed, "beachy" atmosphere. It's really the best of
both worlds” – Cole (Freshman)

12. Sports Offered
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Swimming & Diving
Tennis
Volleyball
Water Polo
Softball
Track & Field
Baseball

13. Famous Alumni
Gwyneth Paltrow (actress)
Jack Johnson (musician)
Steve Aoki (musician)
Robert Ballard (discovered Titanic)
Jose Hernández (astronaut)

14. School Ratings
#1 out of10 Surf Colleges – Surfer Magazine
#2out of500 Overall Schools – Leiden
#2 Sexiest School – Unigo
Top 10 Party Schoolfor 4 consecutive years – Playboy
#5out of1300 Hottest Girls – College Prowler
#7out of10 Party Schools – Fastweb

15. Traditions
Undie Run
Water ballooning freshman
Floatopia Weekend
Halloween