2010 QICF University of California Santa Barbra

“If there’s a more beautiful campus than this one at the edge of the Pacific, we haven’t seen it.” Newsweek Magazine Discover UC Santa Barbara

Located on California coast approximately 100 miles north of Los Angeles (90 minutes) Superior Location Superior Location

Finn E. Kydland Professor of Economics 2004 Nobel Prize in Economics David J. Gross Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics 2004 Nobel Prize in Physics Alan J. Heeger Physics and Materials 2000 Nobel Prize in Chemistry Herbert Kroemer Electrical & Computer Engineering and Materials 2000 Nobel Prize in Physics Walter Kohn Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics 1998 Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2006 Millennium Technology Prize Shuji Nakamura wins World's Biggest Technology Prize for the invention of new light sources: blue, green, and white light-emitting diodes & the blue laser diode. Five Nobel Laureates Henry T. Yang Chancellor and Professor of Mechanical Engineering A Community of Scholars A Community of Scholars

2009 U.S. News & World Report Ranked UCSB 9th among Public Universities and 39th on list of “Best National Universities.” Twice this decade, named one of the "hottest" colleges in the nation by Newsweek Guide to Top Colleges. Member of the prestigious 62-member Association of American universities, out of nearly 4,000 universities. This puts UCSB within the top 2% of all universities in the United States and Canada. Washington Monthly's rankings of higher education institutions ranks UCSB #11 among all national universities. Seven graduate programs ranked among the top 50 in nation, and 3 departments in top 10: chemical engineering, materials, and physics. A Johns Hopkins study ranked UCSB #2 “Nationally Ranked & Rising Public Research Universities.” UCSB was named the 2nd “Greenest College Campus” in the U.S.A. The Environmental Studies program is one of the oldest and most successful undergraduate environmental programs in the world. Two programs in the Dept. of Economics — environmental economics & experimental economics — ranked among the top 10 in the nation by Research Papers in Economics. Only MIT and Harvard ranked higher in environmental economics. Rankings Rankings

Freshman Applications46,700 Admits19,721 Enrollment3,900 GPA4.10 SAT1990 Freshman Applications46,700 Admits19,721 Enrollment3,900 GPA4.10 SAT1990 Fall 2010 Admission Summary California students17,947 US (non-CA)756 International1,052 (from 76 Countries) China (19%), India (14%), South Korea (10%), Taiwan (9%), Japan (4%), Canada (4%), Iran (3%), Mexico (3%), Hong Kong (2%), Italy (2%) California students17,947 US (non-CA)756 International1,052 (from 76 Countries) China (19%), India (14%), South Korea (10%), Taiwan (9%), Japan (4%), Canada (4%), Iran (3%), Mexico (3%), Hong Kong (2%), Italy (2%) TOEFL (internet)79 or TOEFL (paper)550 or IELTS:7 TOEFL (internet)79 or TOEFL (paper)550 or IELTS:7 Exams: Minimum Score Required UCSB Campus Profile UCSB Campus Profile

93 Majors, 38 Minors, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Law Anthropology Aquatic Biology Art Art History Asian American Studies Asian Studies Biochemistry Biochemistry-Molecular Biology Biological Sciences Biopsychology Black Studies Cell & Developmental Biology Chemistry Chemical Engineering Chicano & Chicana Studies Chinese Classics Communication Comparative Literature Computer Engineering Computer Science Dance Earth Science East Asian Lang. & Cultural Studies Ecology and Evolution Economics Economics and Accounting Economics/Mathematics Electrical Engineering English Environmental Studies Feminist Studies Film & Media Studies Financial Math and Statistics French Geography Geological Sciences and Geophysics German Global & International Studies History History of Public Policy Hydrologic Sciences and Policy Interdisciplinary Studies Italian Studies Japanese Latin American & Iberian Studies Linguistics Mathematical Sciences Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Medieval Studies Microbiology Middle East Studies Music Music Composition Pharmacology Philosophy Physical Geography Physics Physiology Political Science Portuguese Psychology Religious Studies Renaissance Studies Slavic Languages & Literature Sociology Spanish Statistical Sciences Theater Zoology

Guaranteed first-year housing Eight residence halls provide room and board for 4700 students. Special Interest Halls: Multi-Cultural Environmental Global Living Experience Performing & Creative Arts Scholars Women In Science & Tech Outdoor Residential Life Residential Life More than 15,000 cyclists traverse seven miles of bikeways daily

85% of our students participate in clubs and activities Vibrant Arts & Lectures programs Student Life Student Life UCSB’s Intercollegiate Athletics program includes 19 teams that compete at the NCAA Division 1 level

Student to faculty ratio is 20:1 Lower division classes average 47 students Almost 50% of all courses enroll 21 or fewer UCSB is home to 12 national research centers & institutes Supporting Student Success Supporting Student Success Pre-professional organizations Pre-professional organizations CLAS (tutoring and academic support) CLAS (tutoring and academic support) Writing, Math, and Language Labs Writing, Math, and Language Labs Wellness Center &Culture Centers Wellness Center &Culture Centers Leadership Certificate Program Leadership Certificate Program Honors programs Honors programs Career Advisors Career Advisors Internship Programs Internship Programs Pre-law and health professions advisors Pre-law and health professions advisors Excellent reputation for preparing students for professional and graduate schools Excellent reputation for preparing students for professional and graduate schools

International Student Association Holiday Celebrations Monday Night Film Series Assist with visa issues Assist with visa issues Help with internships Help with internships Assistance in the event of an emergency Assistance in the event of an emergency OISS is a place to meet other international students OISS is a place to meet other international students Cultural events and workshops Cultural events and workshops OISS lounge and computer stations OISS lounge and computer stations International Students & Scholars International Students & Scholars

Non-Resident Student Budget 2009–2010 Academic Year Student Fees 9,077 Tuition 22,669 Books & Supplies 1,596 Room and Board 12,405 Health & Trans 2,191 Personal Expenses 1,988 Total: $49,926 Non-Resident Tuition and Fees Non-Resident Tuition and Fees

Subject Requirements Subject Requirements Be prepared to send academic records Be prepared to send academic records Examination Requirement (SAT + 2 subject exams) Examination Requirement (SAT + 2 subject exams) TOEFL or IELTS TOEFL or IELTS Report official scores to Admission Office Report official scores to Admission Office Scholarship Requirement (GPA/Marks) Scholarship Requirement (GPA/Marks) Admission Requirements Admission Requirements Admissions officers look beyond the required test scores and grades to evaluate applicants’ academic achievements in light of the opportunities available to them and their demonstrated capacity to contribute to the intellectual life of the campus.

October 1 - Admissions Application October 1 - Admissions Application Nov 30 - Admissions Application Due Nov 30 - Admissions Application Due Mid-March - Admissions Notification Freshman Mid-March - Admissions Notification Freshman May 1 - Statement of Intent to Register Due May 1 - Statement of Intent to Register Due $70 Application Fee per campus Admissions: Dates & Deadlines Admissions: Dates & Deadlines

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