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University of California - Santa Barbara, popularly known as UC Santa Barbara or UCSB, is a public research university. It was established in 1905 as an independent teachers college named Santa Barbara State College. It joined the University of California in 1944. The institution grants admission to over 15,000 students annually. It offers programs in mathematics, science, conservation and resource, liberal arts, and fine arts.
The sports teams are known as the Gauchos and have a mascot of the same name. Students participate in various sports programs such as alpine racing, cycling, lacrosse, fencing, field hockey, roller hockey, triathlon, rugby, sailing, soccer, water ski, and rowing.
UC Santa Barbara is in a medium-sized suburb, in Santa Barbara, CA. The school is classified as a public college. Students at UC Santa Barbara earn degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include mathematics, science, fine arts, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
UC Santa Barbara does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007 was 520 to 640 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 530 and 650.
Some professors at UC Santa Barbara are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at the school are higher than most.
UC Santa Barbara, in 2007, had 21,410 students (21,054 full-time equivalent).
Most students at the school attend full-time. UC Santa Barbara makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Big West Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of California Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA 93106
General Phone: (805) 893-8000
http://www.ucsb.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 2,168 | sociology, international studies, political science, English, history, anthropology, Spanish language, geography, ... |
| Science | 653 | biology, physics, chemistry, anatomical sciences, biochemistry, pharmacology, geology, biochem/biophysics courses, ... |
| Business And Management | 576 | managerial economics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 438 | psychology, psychobiology, psychology courses, communication disorders services |
| Engineering | 326 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science |
| Media | 277 | communication studies |
| Law | 179 | legal studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 167 | philosophy, religion |
| Education And Teaching | 157 | education, educational administration |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 155 | environmental studies, environmental science |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 153 | computer science, computer engineering |
| Fine Arts | 144 | art history and criticism, fine arts |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 141 | film studies |
| Mathematics | 118 | mathematics, statistics, applied mathematics courses, applied mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 76 | drama, dance |
| Music | 40 | music, music theory and composition |
| Art Studies | 7 | art studies |
Number of programs and degrees for UC Santa Barbara in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 4,859 | 73 |
| Master's degree | 576 | 45 |
| Doctor's degree | 310 | 37 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 20 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 10 | 2 |
In 2007, UC Santa Barbara had a total enrollment of 21,410 students (21,054 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 87% |
| Graduate | 13% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 51% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 17% |
| Asian | 15% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 36% |
| 20-21 | 35% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 95% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 91 % |
| Part-Time | 60 % |
UC Santa Barbara offers campus housing for 4,990 of its 21,054 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Santa Barbara, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 39,857 | 21,282 | 53% | 4,099 | 19% |
| Men | 17,198 | 8,836 | 51% | 1,712 | 19% |
| Women | 22,659 | 12,446 | 55% | 2,387 | 19% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 650 |
| SAT Writing | 520 | 640 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 99% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 42% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,896 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 25,096 |
| Room and board | $ 11,945 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,513 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,713 |
Financial Aid:
UC Santa Barbara participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 132000)
UC Santa Barbara has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 489 | 199 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 74 | 42 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 62 | 56 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 388 | $129,809 | 106 | $116,762 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 98 | $80,203 | 84 | $78,053 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 69 | $73,258 | 42 | $67,770 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 69 | $57,727 | 64 | $56,059 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 624 | $107,795 | 296 | $85,700 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Big West Conference |
| Baseball | Big West Conference |
| Track | Big West Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 160 | 131 | 291 |
| Track | 31 | 27 | 58 |
| Basketball | 27 | 14 | 41 |
| Baseball | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| All Other Sports | 89 | 90 | 179 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Managerial Economics
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
ENGINEERING
Chemical Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Materials Science
Mechanical Engineering
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Anthropology
Area Studies, Other
Asian Studies/Civilization
Asian-American Studies
Chinese Language and Literature
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
French Language and Literature
Geography
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
History, General
History, Other
International/Global Studies
Italian Studies
Japanese Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Portuguese Language and Literature
Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Applied Mathematics, Other
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MUSIC
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Aquatic Biology/Limnology
Biochemistry
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Geophysics and Seismology
Hydrology and Water Resources Science
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Microbiology, General
Pharmacology
Physics, General
Physiology, General
Zoology/Animal Biology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UC Santa Barbara Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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