✓ From the official admissions page
Nov 30, 2026
Regular Decision
Non-binding
20 days left
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“The UC Application is open for first-year freshmen and transfer applicants until November 30, 2026.”
Regular Decision has several rounds: Nov 30, Nov 30. The final round is shown.
Application
UC Application, UCSB Applicant Portal
Testing
Test-free: SAT/ACT scores are not considered.
Fee
$80
Programs that add a portfolio, an audition or their own steps. Check details on the linked page.
Robert Mehrabian College of Engineering (selective)
Selective majors; no separate admission deadline stated.
Separate admission
College of Letters and Science (Dance B.A., Dance B.F.A., Music B.M. require audition)
Majors in UCSB's College of Letters and Science are not selective, but Dance B.A., Dance B.F.A., and Music B.M. applicants must complete an
Separate admission
Dance B.A., Dance B.F.A., Music B.M.
Audition before admission
Audition
College of Creative Studies
Free supplemental application and additional materials
Extra step
- In-state tuition
- $16,989
- Out-of-state tuition
- $54,591
- Median earnings, 10 yrs
- $82,568
- 6-year graduation
- 84%