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We receive around 400+ PhD applications per year and admit between 30-50 students. Our goal is to have roughly 20-25 students join the program each Fall. We only accept applications for Fall quarter admission.

Average GPA: 4.12 This makes UCSB Extremely Competitive for GPAs. (Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA. With a GPA of 4.12, UCSB requires you to be at the top of your class. You'll need nearly straight A's in all your classes to compete with other applicants.

About University of California at Santa Barbara The University of California at Santa Barbara is a large public university located on a suburban campus in Santa Barbara, California. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 23,091, and admissions are highly selective, with an acceptance rate of 29%.

The average admitted student's GRE quant score is around 160 (85th percentile), with a higher verbal score as well. However, GRE scores are just one component considered in your application.

29.2% (2021) University of California, Santa Barbara / Acceptance rate

A GPA of 3.0 is required to be considered for admission, without an exception from the UCSB Graduate Division. However, we recommend that applicants to CCSP have a GPA of 3.5-3.7 or above.

Achieve an academic GPA of at least a 3.0 (weighted) with no grade lower than a “C” in each term of your senior year. Notify the Office of Admissions immediately if you earn a grade below a “C” in any academic course in your senior year.