Engineering School Overview
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Engineering School Overview
The UC-Santa Barbara College of Engineering is relatively small, with about 675 graduate students and about 1,220 undergraduates enrolled. Graduate engineering students have five areas in which to study: chemical engineering; computer science; electrical and computer engineering; materials; and mechanical engineering. Master of Science (M.S.) and Ph.D. degrees are offered in each division.
Unique multidisciplinary academic programs are also offered, such as the Technology Management Program, which stresses entrepreneurism and new product development, and the Media Arts and Technology Program, particularly suited for students who want to specialize in multimedia engineering; electronic music and design; or visual and spatial arts.
With nearly 30 school research centers and institutes, interdisciplinary research is a major focus at UC-Santa Barbara’s College of Engineering. The school often works with outside institutes, including the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics and the Marine Science Institute.
Graduate students can apply for on-campus housing or can get help locating housing through the school’s Community Housing Office. The school’s website also notes that, in addition to its engineering offerings, UC-Santa Barbara is a great place for surfing, bicycling, studying on the beach, and more.
Admissions
| Application deadline (U.S. residents) | December 15 |
| Application fee (U.S. residents) | $70 |
| Application deadline (international students) | December 15 |
| Application fee (international students) | $90 |
U.S. News Engineering School Compass
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- Expanded Profiles & Advanced Search for 198 Graduate Engineering Schools
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- Data on Research Spending Per Faculty Member
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- Plus: All Graduate School Data (Full Access for 1 Year from Purchase)
Academics
| Full-time faculty | 131 |
| Ph.D. student/faculty ratio | 4.4 - High |
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By signing up for a premium subscription, you'd get access to:
- Expanded Profiles & Advanced Search for 198 Graduate Engineering Schools
- All Entering Class Stats, Including Average GRE Scores
- Data on Research Spending Per Faculty Member
- Average Student Indebtedness Info
- New "My Home" Feature: Save & Compare Schools and Take Notes
- Plus: All Graduate School Data (Full Access for 1 Year from Purchase)
Student Body
| Enrollment (full-time) | 707 |
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U.S. News Engineering School Compass
By signing up for a premium subscription, you'd get access to:
- Expanded Profiles & Advanced Search for 198 Graduate Engineering Schools
- All Entering Class Stats, Including Average GRE Scores
- Data on Research Spending Per Faculty Member
- Average Student Indebtedness Info
- New "My Home" Feature: Save & Compare Schools and Take Notes
- Plus: All Graduate School Data (Full Access for 1 Year from Purchase)
Cost
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Full-time: $15,102 per year (out-of-state) |
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| Required fees | $11,024 per year |
U.S. News Engineering School Compass
By signing up for a premium subscription, you'd get access to:
- Expanded Profiles & Advanced Search for 198 Graduate Engineering Schools
- All Entering Class Stats, Including Average GRE Scores
- Data on Research Spending Per Faculty Member
- Average Student Indebtedness Info
- New "My Home" Feature: Save & Compare Schools and Take Notes
- Plus: All Graduate School Data (Full Access for 1 Year from Purchase)
* Engineering School Overview details based on 2010 data
