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University of California-Santa Barbara

University of California-Santa Barbara (United States). Application deadline November 30, 2026 (RD, Fall 2027 entry). Admit rate 33.0% (fall 2024). Estimated annual cost $79,107 (2024–25). US News #44 (tie). 79 undergraduate and 57 graduate majors. Log in for the full list of majors, admission estimates and deadline reminders.

Undergraduate application deadlines: Fall 2027 entry

  • RD: November 30, 2026, applications open August 1, 2026. UC Application Deadline; Submission Window Opens from October 1. Decision: Mid-March.

Source: University admissions website · Checked: 2026-10-10

Undergraduate admissions data

  • Fall 2024 entering class: 110,259 applicants, 36,347 admitted (33.0%).

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

Cost of attendance

  • 2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $79,107 (tuition and fees $50,614; housing and food $20,279; books and supplies $1,381; other expenses $6,833).
  • Undergraduate application fee: $80.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

Frequently asked questions

What are the undergraduate application deadlines at University of California-Santa Barbara for Fall 2027 entry?

RD: November 30, 2026, applications open August 1, 2026. UC Application Deadline; Submission Window Opens from October 1. Decision: Mid-March.

What is the admission rate at University of California-Santa Barbara?

Fall 2024 entering class: 110,259 applicants, 36,347 admitted (33.0%).

How much does it cost to attend University of California-Santa Barbara as an international undergraduate?

2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $79,107 (tuition and fees $50,614; housing and food $20,279; books and supplies $1,381; other expenses $6,833). Undergraduate application fee: $80.

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