University of California Santa Barbara

University of California Santa Barbara Admission Processes

Admission Standards - Elite

SAT	1230/1460
ACT	28/34
Weighted GPA	4.17

Applications Accepted - 36.7% 

Applications Due	Nov 30, 2022
Applicant Competition	High
Application Fee	$70

FRESHMAN APPLICANTS

☐ August 1: Begin your UC application

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☐ October 1: Begin your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) OR California Dream Act Application (California residents only)

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☐ October 1 - November 30: Submit your UC application 

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☐ March 2: Submit your FAFSA OR Cal Grant GPA Verification Form (California residents only)

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☐ Mid-March: View your admission decision

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☐ April: Attend UCSB's Open House or visit campus

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☐ May 1: Submit your Statement of Intent to Register (SIR)

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☐ Mid-May: Register for Orientation

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☐ May 15: Submit your request for university housing

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☐ July 1: Submit official transcripts

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☐ July 15: Submit official test scores (AP, IB, TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo). Submission of SAT and/or ACT exams may help with university course placement in some circumstances, but are optional to submit. SAT and ACT scores are not used in the Admission selection process.

he institute only accepts applications in the fall quarter and is closed for winter and spring admission. Applications from first-time freshman and junior-level transfer students are accepted except for College of Creative Studies, it accepts applications for senior-level transfer.

How to apply?

Application process for the university has following steps:

• Fill online application form.
• Complete the eligibility criteria for university applications.
• Select the courses and the schools you want to apply for
• Students can apply for fee waiver depending on financial condition in such case application for 4 UC campus is free after that USD 70 for each application is charged
• Submit the fee as per requirement.

Following are some key points for UCSB admissions:

• Selection Criteria: 50% academic & 50% non-academic
• Test Scores Required: SAT/ACT/GRE/GMAT as per program requirement
• English Proficiency Tests: IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo and equivalents
• Additional Requirements: 
  • Academic transcripts
  • Resume
  • SOP
  • Financial statement.