Hi there, I’m targeting UCSB for my applications in 2024 and I was wondering about their acceptance rate. Does anybody know if it has changed substantially over recent years?
Hello, I can certainly help with that! For the 2024-2025 application cycle, the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) had an acceptance rate of 27.7%. This demonstrates a continuing trend of selectivity for the university. For context, the acceptance rate for UCSB was 32% for the 2020-2021 application cycle, and 30% for the 2023-2024 cycle. Keep in mind while competition is tough, your individual qualifications and "fit" for UCSB will be the most important factors determining your admission decision. Good luck with your application!
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