| UCSB vs. Cal Poly |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#41 in National Universities #53 in World University Rankings #14 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #1 in Federal Region IX Universities #24 in California Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$15,444 California Residents $47,332 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,161 California Residents $33,230 Out-of-State |
| expensive$15,124 California Residents $30,226 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,685 California Residents $23,765 Out-of-State |
| More$19,022 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,975 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier32.97% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter31.32% |
| Lower13.78% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable24.61% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Work experience |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger26,133 | Total Enrollment | Smaller23,069 |
| Larger23,181 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller22,033 |
| Larger2,952 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,036 |
| Smaller57 | Online Student Population | Larger127 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower83% | Graduate Rate | Higher86% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 1% |
| Lower93% | Retention Rate | Higher96% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,441) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,702) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,770) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 1,241 | Number of faculty | 1,348 |
| Higher$186,097 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$113,970 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.