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| In-state | Out of state | |
| Cost of Attendance | $37,720 | $67,474 | 
| Tuition | $14,417 | $44,171 | 
| Room & Board (on-campus) | $16,699 | $16,699 | 
| Books & Supplies | $1,317 | $1,317 | 
| Transportation & Other | $5,287 | $5,287 | 
| Percentage of students receiving some need-based aid | 70% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some Federal aid | 39% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some institutional aid | 60% | |
| Percentage of students with education loans | 41% | 
The Honors Program: College of Letters and Science at University of California-Santa Barbara offers students enriched academic opportunities in all majors. Honors Programs are either more in-depth programs in a specific field of study or are programs that offer a broader scope of study as opposed to a regular program. Check out the program and its requirements and also if your program is offered for your major/are of interest.
More information • Admissions requirements
University of California-Santa Barbara's Admissions Page
In 2020, the average GPA of students admitted to University of California-Santa Barbara was 3.96.
In 2020, 82% of applicants submitted SAT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Math | EBRW | 
| 25th Percentile | 610 | 620 | 
| 75th Percentile | 750 | 710 | 
In 2020, 38% of applicants submitted ACT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Composite | Writing | 
| 25th Percentile | 28 | - | 
| 75th Percentile | 34 | - | 
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 
| Sociology, General | 
| Experimental Psychology | 
| Communication, General | 
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General |