UCSB Testing Policy

Test Optional: Yes

Self-Reporting Allowed: Yes

The University of California, Santa Barbara is test optional, meaning that applicants are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores for admission. Additionally, UCSB allows self-reporting of scores, which means students can provide their test scores without needing to submit official score reports initially. A notable 100% of applicants choose to submit SAT scores, while 36% submit ACT scores. The total percentage of applicants who submit scores exceeds 100%, indicating that some students submit both SAT and ACT scores.