NCAA Division I
Division
23,113
Enrollment
2.8
Avg GPA
33%
Acceptance
83%
Graduation
93%
Retention
What this means for recruiting: Accessible academics. Most recruits clear the 2.8+ GPA bar. Strong support system once you arrive.
UC Santa Barbara is a NCAA Division I program in the Big West, located in Santa Barbara, CA. We map basketball and track & field at UC Santa Barbara, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions. HSI designated institution.
Academics
Avg GPA
2.8
Graduation
83%
Acceptance
33%
Student:Faculty
17:1
Retention
93%
Campus & Location
Setting
Suburban
Climate
Moderate
Coaching Staff25 coaches across basketball and track & field
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About UC Santa Barbara Athletics
UC Santa Barbara is a NCAA Division I athletic program located in Santa Barbara, CA, competing in the Big West. With an enrollment of 23,113 students, UC Santa Barbara offers a large campus environment for student-athletes. We map basketball and track & field at UC Santa Barbara with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.
The average admissions GPA at UC Santa Barbara is 2.8. The school maintains a 83% graduation rate.
RawRecruit covers D-I programs across football, men's and women's basketball, and men's and women's track & field. Create a free account to see your personalized Fit Score for UC Santa Barbara.