University of California-Santa Barbara Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

4 year
19K

Full + Part time Students
1:17

Faculty to Student Ratio
9%

Transfer Student Ratio
$22.3K

Avg. Financial Aid

Our academic environment is thriving, thanks to the contributions of our distinguished faculty, caring staff, and talented/diverse student body. We have a beautiful location, and we enjoy one of the best climates in the world and a great quality of life. Our campus has gained significant recognition in recent years for our passionate commitment to excellence and innovation. 5 of our faculty members—your professors!—have won Nobel prizes since 1998. You are an important part of our community, and we value your contributions and participation.

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Overview

Total Faculty	884
Full-Time Undergraduate	18,715
Part-Time Undergraduate	262
Transfer Students	1,651
Programs	159 Programs
Courses	3,040 Courses
Equivalencies	2,101 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$13,671
Out-of-State Tuition	$36,549
Books and Supplies	$1,428
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	45%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$5,871
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	60%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$16,383

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

To apply for Financial Aid, you must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The University awards a limited amount of scholarships to students each year. There is no additional application requirement for these scholarships. However, a student may also pursue other scholarships which have their own specific application requirements.

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:

You must complete 60 semester, 90 quarter, units to apply for transfer admission.
Transfer Applications Received:

Fall: 14,139
Transfer Applications Accepted:

Fall: 6,510
Percentage Accepted:

Fall: 46%
Transfer Applicants Enrolled:

Fall: 1,415

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall Filing Period	November 1-30

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

A minimum college grade point average of 2.4 is required of resident applicants, 2.8 for non-resident applicants.
Official Transcripts:

Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities are required. Your official high school transcript is also required.
SAT Scores:

Standardized test scores are not required.
Essay:

UCSB requires a Personal Statement (1,000 words) addressing 2 different prompts.
Application Fee:

There is a $70 non-refundable application fee ($80 for international applicants).
Interview:

An interview is not required for admission consideration.
Other Requirements:

Some Programs have additional requirements.
Apply Here:

http://admissions.sa.ucsb.edu/prospective/index.asp?context=prospective_transfer

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

The lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit is a D or higher.
Credits (Min/Max):

The maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution is 70. You must complete 35 semester units in residence at UCSB to earn your bachelor's degree.