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 standardized test scores for admission. Furthermore, the university allows self-reporting of scores, which means students can provide their test scores on their applications without needing to submit official documents at that stage. Approximately 82% of applicants choose to submit SAT scores, while 38% submit ACT scores. The combined percentage exceeds 100% because some students submit both SAT and ACT scores.