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University of California-Santa Barbara
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| Overall Score (about) | 93.1 |
| Total Cost On-Campus Attendance | $36,659 |
| Admission Success rate | N/A |
| ACT / SAT 75%ile scores | 33 / 1460 |
| Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty | 25 : 1 |
| Retention (full-time / part-time) | 92% / 71% |
| Enrollment Total (all students) | 25,976 |
Academics
The University of California-Santa Barbara offers undergraduate, master
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Admissions
Admissions in the University of California-Santa Barbara are primarily granted on the basis of academic excellence, number of college preparatory courses completed, the level of achievement in these courses, Advanced Placement, and college courses completed. Other factors influencing the chances of admission include the high school grade point average for the specified subjects and the standardized test scores. Another important evaluation criterion is the student
Financial Aid
University of California-Santa Barbara provides financial aid to students to help them meet their educational expenses. The basic objective of providing financial aid is to bridge the gap between family resources and annual educational expenses of the students enrolled for various programs at University of California-Santa Barbara. Different financial aid programs available for the students are: grants, work-study opportunities, scholarships, and student loans.
Scholarships, Grants, and Loans
The need-based grant options include the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG), Cal Grant A, Cal Grant B, Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan, TEACH Grant, and UC Grant. Students can avail various loan options such as Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Direct Student Loan (subsidized or unsubsidized), Federal Direct PLUS loan, and Graduate PLUS Loans. Students can also apply for work-study programs wherein they can seek in-campus and off-campus work-study positions. The merit-based and need-based scholarships offered to the students of University of California-Santa Barbara include Regents Scholarships, Global Scholarship, Departmental Scholarships, and Private Scholarships such as Ventura County Community Foundation, Santa Barbara Foundation, Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara, Gates Millennium Scholarships.
FAFSA
To apply for financial aid from University of California-Santa Barbara, students are required to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the U.S. Department of Education. To be eligible for financial aid, students must be U.S citizens or eligible non-citizens. University of California-Santa Barbara recommends a priority deadline of March 2 to apply for the financial aid.
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Students
University of California-Santa offers many opportunities for students to make their college experience meaningful. Academic advising services are available for the students to provide guidance in areas such as major selection, degree requirements, program planning, and academic difficulties. The Campus Learning Assistance Centers (CLAS) offer services such as one-on-one tutoring, group instruction, and academic skills improvement. The Career Center provides valuable guidance to the students to assist them in career decision-making, career planning, applying for jobs, and preparing for interviews. The Counseling Center organizes workshops to address interpersonal, developmental, and cross-cultural issues. Childcare services are available for the children of the students, staff, and faculty of the university at Orfalea Family Children
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Athletics
University of California-Santa Barbara athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division I and California Collegiate Athletic Association. There are 20 athletic teams including men
Bibliography
- University of California-Santa Barbara. UCSB Admissions. Web. 17 December 2011.
- University of California-Santa Barbara. A Campus Like No Other. Web. 17 December 2011.
- University of California-Santa Barbara. General Catalog UC Santa Barbara 2009-2010. 2009. Print.
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