Historical Acceptance Rates

The University of California, Santa Barbara has seen a notable increase in its overall acceptance rate, rising to 28.0% for the application year 2024 from 25.85% in 2023. In 2024, a total of 110,876 applicants vied for admission, with 30,914 ultimately accepted. The acceptance rate in 2021 was significantly higher at 36.7%, but it has generally been declining, with rates such as 29.56% in 2020 and 32.2% in 2019. Historical rates indicate a downward trend since the peak of 44.44% in 2014, reflecting a more competitive admission landscape over the years.