Acceptance Rate History
University of California-Santa Barbara Acceptance Rate (2013–2024)
CA · Current rate: 33.0%
What is University of California-Santa Barbara's acceptance rate in 2024?
University of California-Santa Barbara's acceptance rate in 2024 is 33.0%, up from 27.8% in 2023.
College Scorecard, 2024
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 33.0% | N/A | N/A |
| 2023 | 27.8% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 25.9% | 110,995 | 28,688 |
| 2021 | 29.2% | 105,641 | 30,824 |
| 2020 | 36.7% | 90,961 | 33,384 |
| 2019 | 29.6% | 93,446 | 27,626 |
| 2018 | 32.2% | 92,306 | 29,726 |
| 2017 | 32.8% | 81,824 | 26,846 |
| 2016 | 35.8% | 77,112 | 27,581 |
| 2015 | 32.6% | 70,536 | 23,026 |
| 2014 | 36.3% | 66,813 | 24,283 |
| 2013 | 44.4% | 55,258 | 24,556 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
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Trend Analysis
University of California-Santa Barbara's acceptance rate has decreased from 44.4% in 2013 to 33.0% in 2024, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2014.
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