🎓 University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB)
University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) is a public land-grant research university located in Santa Barbara, California. Established in 1891 as the Anna Blake School, it became part of the University of California system in 1944. UCSB is renowned for its academic excellence, vibrant campus life, and picturesque coastal setting.
🏫 Academic Excellence
UCSB offers over 200 majors, degrees, and credentials across its three undergraduate colleges and two graduate schools. The university is classified among “R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity” and is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). Notable research centers include the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics and the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis.
🌊 Campus and Location
Situated on a 1,127-acre campus along the Pacific Ocean, UCSB boasts its own beach, lagoon, and miles of coastline. The campus is divided into four parts: Main (East) Campus, Storke Campus, West Campus, and North Campus. The university’s unique location offers students a blend of academic rigor and natural beauty.
🎓 Student Life
UCSB enrolls over 26,000 students, with a strong emphasis on undergraduate education. The campus offers a vibrant student life with numerous clubs, organizations, and recreational activities. The university’s commitment to sustainability and community engagement is evident through various initiatives and programs.
🏆 Notable Achievements
UCSB’s faculty and alumni include Nobel Prize laureates, Fields Medalists, and members of prestigious academies. The university is recognized for its contributions to science, engineering, humanities, and the arts. UCSB’s research endeavors have led to significant advancements in various fields.
🌐 Learn More
The University of California, Santa Barbara (UC Santa Barbara or UCSB) is a public land-grant research university in Santa Barbara County, California, United States. Tracing its roots back to 1891 as an independent teachers college, UCSB joined the University of California system in 1944. It is the third-oldest undergraduate campus in the system, after UC Berkeley and UCLA.
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Former names | Anna Blake Sloyd School (1891–1899) Anna Blake Manual Training School (1899–1909) Santa Barbara State Normal School (1909–1921) Santa Barbara State College (1921–1944) Santa Barbara College of the University of California (1944–1958) |
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| Motto | Fiat lux (Latin) |
Motto in English | 'Let there be light' |
| Type | Public land-grant research university |
| Established | 1891 (1944 as a UC campus) |
Parent institution | University of California |
| Accreditation | WSCUC |
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| Endowment | $578.76 million (2023) |
| Budget | $1.032 billion (2023) |
| Chancellor | Henry T. Yang |
Academic staff | 2,749 (fall 2018) |
| Students | 26,179 (fall 2020) |
| Undergraduates | 23,196 (fall 2020) |
| Postgraduates | 2,983 (fall 2020) |
| Location | , , United States 34°24′59″N 119°50′47″W / 34.41639°N 119.84639°W |
| Campus | Midsize suburb, 1,127 acres (456 ha) |
| Newspaper | Daily Nexus |
| Colors | Navy and gold |
| Nickname | Gauchos |
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| Mascot | Olé the Gaucho |
| Website | ucsb |
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UCSB's campus sits on the oceanfront site of a converted WWII-era Marine Corps air station. UCSB is organized into three undergraduate colleges (Letters and Science, Engineering, Creative Studies) and two graduate schools (Education and Environmental Science & Management), offering more than 200 degrees and programs. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity" and is regarded as a Public Ivy. The university has 12 national research centers and institutes, including the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics and NSF Quantum Foundry. According to the National Science Foundation, UC Santa Barbara spent $305.48 million on research and development in fiscal year 2023, ranking it 105th in the nation. UCSB was the No. 3 host on the ARPAnet and was elected to the Association of American Universities in 1995.
UCSB alumni, faculty, and researchers have included 7 Nobel Prize laureates, founders of 90+ companies, 1 Fields Medalist, 50 members of the National Academy of Sciences, 34 members of the National Academy of Engineering, and 56 members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. The faculty also includes two Academy and Emmy Award winners and recipients of a Millennium Technology Prize, an IEEE Medal of Honor, a National Medal of Technology and Innovation and a Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics.