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Acceptance Rate History
University of California-Santa Barbara
CA · Current rate: 28%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27.78% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 25.85% | 110,995 | 28,688 |
| 2021 | 29.18% | 105,641 | 30,824 |
| 2020 | 36.7% | 90,961 | 33,384 |
| 2019 | 29.56% | 93,446 | 27,626 |
| 2018 | 32.2% | 92,306 | 29,726 |
| 2017 | 32.81% | 81,824 | 26,846 |
| 2016 | 35.77% | 77,112 | 27,581 |
| 2015 | 32.64% | 70,536 | 23,026 |
| 2014 | 36.34% | 66,813 | 24,283 |
| 2013 | 44.44% | 55,258 | 24,556 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
University of California-Santa Barbara's acceptance rate has decreased from 44.4% in 2013 to 27.8% in 2026, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2014.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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