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Santa Barbara, California, United States

4.4

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Overview

4.4
out of 5

Overall Score

85.7%

of those seeking jobs were employed in their area of study within 6 months of graduation.

46.2%

say the majority of the classes record their attendance.

90.9%

say they always feel safe on Campus

Academic Staff

5 Stars 42.3%

4 Stars 50%

3 Stars 7.7%

2 Stars 0%

1 Star 0%

Campus Facilities

5 Stars 38.5%

4 Stars 42.3%

3 Stars 19.2%

2 Stars 0%

1 Star 0%

Area of Study

5 Stars 65.4%

4 Stars 26.9%

3 Stars 7.7%

2 Stars 0%

1 Star 0%

Administrative Staff

5 Stars 30.4%

4 Stars 39.1%

3 Stars 30.4%

2 Stars 0%

1 Star 0%

Sports Facilities

5 Stars 54.2%

4 Stars 33.3%

3 Stars 8.3%

2 Stars 4.2%

1 Star 0%

Social Scene

5 Stars 87.5%

4 Stars 4.2%

3 Stars 8.3%

2 Stars 0%

1 Star 0%

Reviews

 
RgnAzn
Area Of Study :

  Accounting, Business & Economics
Level :

 Undergraduate
Type of Student :						

 Traditional
Status When Reviewing :

 Student
Gender :						

 Male 
Started Here In :						

 Sep, 2023 

		Campus AttendedCollege of Creative STudies

		Specific Area of StudyFinance

		Were you happy with the food options available on Campus?Yes

		Were you happy with the quality of the WiFi available on campus?Yes

		Are there enough computer labs for all the students?Yes

		Did the majority of your classes record your attendance?Yes

		Were you satisfied with the student support services available on campus?Yes

		Would You Recommend This Institute?Yes

		Did you always feel safe on campus?Yes

 " It has been really nice so far. All of my professors so far have been really cool and not really on a power trip like some professors I've heard about in other campuses. The campus is also clean and has really nice facilities. The nice thing is how much there was to do on and around campus with my friends. The curriculum is challenging but the professors and my peers make it pretty rewarding. It was also easy to find a group of friends that are helping make it easier to make it through my classes. "
					
	1 Jan 2026 

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Tati
Area Of Study :

  Other
Level :

 Undergraduate
Type of Student :						

 Traditional
Status When Reviewing :

 Graduated
Gender :						

 Female 
Started Here In :						

 Sep, 2021 

		Campus AttendedNot applicable 

		Specific Area of StudyPsychology

		Did You Find a Job in Your Area of Study Within 6 Months of Graduation?Yes

		Were You Happy with the Choice of Clubs and Societies Here?Yes

		Were you happy with the food options available on Campus?Yes

		Were you happy with the quality of the WiFi available on campus?Yes

		Are there enough computer labs for all the students?Yes

		Do you think you weekly living expenses were manageable for a student?Yes

		Did the majority of your classes record your attendance?No

		Were you satisfied with the student support services available on campus?Yes

		Would You Recommend This Institute?Yes

		Did you always feel safe on campus?Yes

 " Great school in a great location. The downside is that is has a reputation for being a party school. However, the academics are rigorous and it's very competitive to move from being a pre-major to a major in your actual field of study. "
					
	23 Aug 2025 

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Anonymous
Area Of Study :

  Communication & Media
Level :

 Undergraduate
Type of Student :						

 Traditional

		Were You Happy with the Choice of Clubs and Societies Here?Yes

		Were you happy with the food options available on Campus?Yes

		Were you happy with the quality of the WiFi available on campus?Yes

		Are there enough computer labs for all the students?Yes

		Do you think you weekly living expenses were manageable for a student?Yes

		Did the majority of your classes record your attendance?No

		Were you satisfied with the student support services available on campus?Yes

		Would You Recommend This Institute?Yes

		Did you always feel safe on campus?No

 " UCSB is made infinitely better by the Isla Vista community and lifestyle. Even when our administration lets us down you can always rely on the community to have fun, support one another, and fight for what we believe in. I could never imagine going anywhere else even if online school is a joke. "
					
	4 Jun 2025 

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Lisa
Area Of Study :

  Accounting, Business & Economics
Level :

 Undergraduate
Type of Student :						

 Traditional
Status When Reviewing :

 Graduated
Started Here In :						

 Oct, 2020 

		Were You Happy with the Choice of Clubs and Societies Here?No

		Were you happy with the food options available on Campus?No

		Were you happy with the quality of the WiFi available on campus?No

		Are there enough computer labs for all the students?No

		Do you think you weekly living expenses were manageable for a student?No

		Did the majority of your classes record your attendance?No

		Would You Recommend This Institute?Yes

		Did you always feel safe on campus?Yes

 " I believe UC Santa Barbara is one of the best UC's. It is all-around a great school, both socially and academically. The campus is old, however, and can use some updating. The view of the ocean from campus is stunning. The majors and class subjects were quite broad/general. "
					
	21 Mar 2024 

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Emi
Area Of Study :

  Life Sciences
Level :

 Undergraduate
Type of Student :						

 Traditional
Status When Reviewing :

 Student
Gender :						

 Female 
Started Here In :						

 2021 

		Specific Area of StudyBiopsychology

		Were You Happy with the Choice of Clubs and Societies Here?No

		Were you happy with the food options available on Campus?Yes

		Were you happy with the quality of the WiFi available on campus?No

		Are there enough computer labs for all the students?Yes

		Do you think you weekly living expenses were manageable for a student?Yes

		Did the majority of your classes record your attendance?Yes

		Were you satisfied with the student support services available on campus?No

		Would You Recommend This Institute?Yes

		Did you always feel safe on campus?Yes

 " Didn't really fit in too well at this school--it's very social but mostly through the party scene, so if you're not into that it can be hard to meet people. I love my major, biopsychology, and have had some great professors and done some amazing research in this field. I'm a Spanish minor, however, and most Spanish classes have been relatively poor. Obviously it's a beautiful campus and there are some great profs there, but I wish I had thought more about the culture there before attending. "
					
	23 Feb 2024 

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