Santa Barbara is known as The American Riviera® thanks to its Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, rich heritage, world-renowned food and wine scene, stunning natural beauty and near-perfect weather. What is considered the American Riviera? Santa Barbara, the “American Riviera,” combines the best of two Californian worlds… Often called the “American […]
Our Top Five Favorite Spots To Live In The Santa Barbara Area Downtown Santa Barbara. Isla Vista. Mission Canyon. The Mesa. Riviera. Other Santa Barbara neighborhoods, suburbs, and surrounding cities to check out: Where do the rich live in Santa Barbara? The secluded hillside estates in Montecito, which lies 80 […]
UC Davis erroneously sent letters of admission and congratulations last month to 105 high school students, then within about four weeks revoked all the offers. The letters, which went mainly to students overseas, were mistakenly sent by a clerk, university officials said Wednesday. Is it hard to get accepted into […]
1. San Francisco, CA. The cost of living in San Francisco is the highest in the country. What is the most expensive place to live in Southern California? Hidden Hills With a median home price of $15,760,305, Hidden Hills is the most expensive city on our list. Based on the […]
Occupational Employment and Wages in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara — May 2020. Workers in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $28.60 in May 2020, 6 percent above the nationwide average of $27.07, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. What is […]
UCLA again drew the largest number of first-year fall applications in the UC system — making it the most sought-after university in the nation — with 149,779 students seeking seats. Which UCS are easiest to get into? The 4 easiest schools in the University of California (UC) system to get […]
10 Hardest Classes at UC Santa Barbara CHEM 143C – Biochemistry. ANTH 180 – Osteology. EEMB 150 – Microbiology Diversity I. HIST 156 – History of Mexico. MATH 117 – Intro to Analysis. SPAN 154 – Basque Language. WRIT 151 – Copyediting. THTR 152 – Techniques of Directing. How difficult […]
While the University is formally organized as a public trust, for ease of reference it is sometimes described as a “public corporation.” It is self-governing, however, and not subject to the California nonprofit public benefit corporation law. Is University of California public or private? public universitiesUniversity of California, system of […]
UCSC ranked among best colleges for computer science and humanities majors. UC Santa Cruz is highly ranked among the nation’s top computer science programs for “lifetime return on investment,” according to a new analysis by Affordable Colleges Online. Is UC Santa Cruz a good school for computer engineering? During the […]
The California State University (CSU) system’s Board of Trustees — the largest four-year public university system in the nation — voted to permanently remove SAT and ACT scores from its admissions requirements. Will the SAT be abolished? The College Board announced on Tuesday that starting in 2024, the SAT will […]
I think Davis is a little more academically rigorous and well-rounded, which is definitely a plus. I really like both campuses. UCSC is absolutely gorgeous, and Davis is really pretty too. UCSC has better weather than Davis, which is definitely a plus. Is it harder to get into UC Davis […]
Therefore, the acceptance rate alone is not a good indicator that UC Santa Barbara is a better school or will be more difficult for you specifically to get into. On the flipside, University of California-Davis (UCD) is easier to get into based on acceptance rate alone. Is it harder to […]
A Note on ACT & SAT Exams UCSB will not use SAT/ACT scores in our admission decisions or scholarship selection process. All applicants to UC have the option to submit scores on the application. If you elect to do so, these scores will not be visible to Admission Counselors reviewing […]
When it comes to popular majors in California, computer and information sciences rank at the top. In fact, according to Data USA, the University of Southern California awarded the most degrees in computer science in the nation in 2019. What major is University of California known for? The most popular […]
UC Santa Barbara is a tier one research university, globally renowned — and ranked — for our impact across the disciplines. Our advances are changing lives and paving the way to a better future. Is UC Santa Barbara an R1? UCSB is classified among “R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high […]