UCSB CAMPUS
Chancellor
Henry T. Yang
Welcoming Message & Mission Statement
Distinctions
UCSB is one of only 62 institutions elected to membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities. And the Newsweek guide to America's best colleges has named UCSB one of the country's "hottest colleges" twice in the past five years.
Renowned Faculty
In addition to five winners of Nobel Prizes, UCSB's faculty includes many elected members or fellows of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (25), the National Academy of Sciences (27), the National Academy of Engineering (27), and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (38).
Majors, Degrees, and Credentials
More than 200 majors, degrees, and credentials are offered through UCSB's five schools and the Graduate Division.
Frequently Asked Questions
Check our FAQ page for basic information about admissions, academic departments, financial aid, campus tours, the general catalog, academic calendar, transcripts, and more.
Location and Size
989 acres on the California coast about 100 miles northwest of Los Angeles.
Enrollment
20,000
Faculty Size
1,084
Origin of Students
California 95%,
Other US States 4%,
Foreign Citizens 1%
Volumes in the Library
2.7 million
School Mascot
Gauchos
School Colors
