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Public Research University in Santa Barbara, CA. Operating on a semester system.
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26K+
Total Enrollment
Research University
Institution Type
36
Housing Buildings
Life in Santa Barbara for University of California-Santa Barbara Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in Santa Barbara.
Timezone
Pacific Time (PT)
Median Rent
$2,500
Cost of Living Index
165
Student Population
12,000
City Transportation
Walkability
68
Bikeability
72
Public Transit
MTM Santa Barbara, Amtrak Pacific Surfliner
Nearest Airports
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Mediterranean
Avg Annual Temp
61.5°F
Avg Snowfall
0 in
Campus News
Latest updates from University of California-Santa Barbara
UCSB Alert System - Recent Activity
The most recent UCSB emergency alerts were issued on November 3, 2025. For current active alerts and emergency notifications, visit the UCSB Police Department's Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications page or subscribe to UCSB Alerts via NIXLE by texting 'UCSBAlert' to 888777.
UC Santa Barbara Men's Basketball Claims Inaugural Resorts World Las Vegas Classic Championship
The UCSB Gauchos men's basketball team won the inaugural Resorts World Las Vegas Classic championship, bringing a 6-2 record into conference action. The team will host Long Beach State on Thursday, December 4 in The Thunderdome.
Nov 29, 2025
Read MoreUC Santa Barbara's 1,688-Bed Student Housing Project Advances to Coastal Commission
The East Campus Student Housing Project, which will replace Santa Rosa Residence Hall and add three apartment buildings, has advanced to the California Coastal Commission for approval.
Nov 26, 2025
Read MoreUpcoming Events
What's happening at University of California-Santa Barbara
Evening Performance/Concert (Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall)
Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall
Evening cultural performance or concert
Seminar/Lecture (Bren Hall)
Bren Hall, 1414
Academic seminar or lecture event
Creative Currents: Student Expression in the Arts
UCSB Campus
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at University of California-Santa Barbara
Various dorm and housing options are available for students.
Showing 17 of 17 known dorm and housing options.
Anacapa
Capacity: 500
Room types: single, double, triple
Manzanita
Capacity: 600
Room types: single, double, suite
Manzanita Village
Capacity: 2100
Room types: double, triple
Phelps Hall
Capacity: 500
Room types: single, double
San Clemente Apartments
Capacity: 350
Room types: single, double
San Clemente Villages
Capacity: 1200
Room types: single, double
San Miguel Residence Hall
Capacity: 650
Room types: single, double
San Nicolas Hall
Capacity: 525
Room types: double, triple
San Nicolas Tower
Room types: single, double
San Rafael Residence Halls
Capacity: 1000
Room types: single, double, triple
Santa Catalina Hall
Capacity: 1475
Room types: double, triple
Santa Cruz Residence Halls
Capacity: 800
Room types: single, double, triple
Santa Rosa Residence Halls
Capacity: 900
Room types: single, double, triple
Santa Ynez Apartments
Capacity: 400
Room types: single, double
University Apartments
Capacity: 1200
Room types: studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom
University Glen Apartments
Capacity: 600
Room types: single, double
University Village
Capacity: 1200
Room types: single, double, apartment
Learning Management System
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Academic System
Semester
Control
Public
Email Domain
@ucsb.edu
Current Term: Winter Quarter 2026
Start: January 5, 2026
End: March 20, 2026
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