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University of California-Santa Barbara Applications & Admissions Information

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Securing a spot at University of California-Santa Barbara starts with a strong application, so familiarize yourself with the admission criteria and make your submission memorable.

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What to Know Before You Apply

Application Undergraduate Fee $80
Online Application Website admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply-now.html

What Academic Factors Matter

GPA Required
Secondary School Rank Neither required nor recommended
Secondary School Record Required
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Standardized Test Scores (SAT, ACT, etc.) Neither required nor recommended
College-Preparatory Program Required
Formal Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required
Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended

Credits This College Accepts

Advanced Placement Credits Accepted? Implied no
Dual-Credit Classes Yes
Life Experience Credits Implied no

Contacting the Admissions Office

Admissions Department Website www.admissions.ucsb.edu/
Admissions Office Address 5221 Cheadle Hall, Santa Barbara, CA 93106
Admissions Department Phone (805) 893-8000

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