✓ From the official admissions page
Oct 1, 2026
Regular Decision
Decision mid-March · Non-binding
Closed
“☐ October 1 - November 30: Submit your fall 2027 UC Application.”
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%