Will you get into University of California-Santa Barbara?

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Will you get into University of California-Santa Barbara?

This tool calculates your chances at getting accepted into UCSB.

To appropriately analyze your chances, the calculator compares your GPA and test scores against the GPAs and test scores for UCSB’s admitted applicants. This is based on the most recent data available and was reported by the school in 2024.

UCSB Admission Standards

The table below summarizes what you need to get into UCSB.

For a more detailed breakdown of University of California-Santa Barbara admissions requirements read here.

School Average
Average SAT N/A
Average ACT N/A
Average GPA 4.12

Is your high school GPA good enough for UCSB?

The average high school GPA for admitted students at UCSB is 4.12 on a 4.0 scale.

(You can calculate your high school a GPA here.)

This is a very competitive GPA, and UCSB is clearly accepting students at the top of their high school class.

Common SAT Questions and Comparisons

Will I get into UCSB with a 1400 SAT score?

Assuming you have the same GPA as an average admitted student, you have an N/A chance of getting accepted at University of California-Santa Barbara

Will I get into UCSB with a 1200 SAT score?

Assuming you have the same GPA as an average admitted student, you have an N/A chance of getting accepted at University of California-Santa Barbara

Will I get into UCSB with a 1100 SAT score?

Assuming you have the same GPA as an average admitted student, you have an N/A chance of getting accepted at University of California-Santa Barbara

Will I get into UCSB with a 3.9 GPA?

Assuming you have the same GPA as an average admitted student, you have an 41% chance of getting accepted at University of California-Santa Barbara

Will I get into UCSB with a 3.5 GPA?

Assuming you have the same GPA as an average admitted student, you have an 27% chance of getting accepted at University of California-Santa Barbara

Will I get into UCSB with a 3.2 GPA?

Assuming you have the same GPA as an average admitted student, you have an 16% chance of getting accepted at University of California-Santa Barbara

Will I get into UCSB with a 3.0 GPA?

Assuming you have the same GPA as an average admitted student, you have an <10% chance of getting accepted at University of California-Santa Barbara

Will I get into UCSB with a 2.5 GPA?

Assuming you have the same GPA as an average admitted student, you have an <10% chance of getting accepted at University of California-Santa Barbara

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