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$16,414
per year
In-State Tuition
26%
Acceptance Rate
83%
Graduation Rate
93%
Retention Rate
UC Santa Barbara is a leading research university on the Pacific coast known for materials science, chemical engineering, economics, environmental studies, and six Nobel Laureates on faculty.
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This school does not award transfer credit for CLEP exams. AP Exams and Dual Enrollment are recommended alternatives.
Sports & Fitness
Digital Media & Content
Technology & Computer Science
Education
Healthcare & Medicine
Social Services & Nonprofit
Business & Finance
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor's program rather than lead to one specific career. They're a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
11
Sports
9
Men's teams
9
Women's teams
Team Sports(5)
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Individual Sports(5)
Tennis
Golf
Track and Field (Indoor)
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Cross Country
Aquatic Sports(1)
Water Polo
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Out-of-State Students
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$9,231
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$74,915
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,993
Among completers who borrowed
CLEP Credits Not Accepted
This school does not award credit for CLEP exams. Consider AP Exams (score 4-5) or Dual Enrollment courses instead.
Explore AP ExamsVerified Jul 2026
University of California Santa Barbara does not award transfer credit for CLEP exams. Your CLEP scores may still qualify for course placement to skip introductory classes.
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Type
Public University
Location
Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara County
Control
Public
Programs Listed
47 career paths
GI Bill Certified
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