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University of California - Santa Barbara Review

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Location: Santa Barbara, CA
In-State Tuition:$8,573
Out-of-State Tuition:$29,181
Student Body Size: 18,434
Admission Difficulty: Average
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Posted on Campus Strictness by griffinmichl

Very Fair Campus

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"In the dorms, drinking and smoking will get you written up if an RA sees/smells it, but they're really not trying to bust you. If you get caught, you have to do a 5 week, 1 hour a week class on alcohol and..."

Posted on 12/29/2009

Posted on Drug Scene by griffinmichl

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"Drinking is pretty much the norm 3 nights a week. Isla Vista is a VERY weed friendly town. Most people smoke at least occasionally and few even consider weed a drug. Behind pot and alcohol, the most popular..."

Posted on 12/29/2009

Posted on Financial Aid by cray0lasky

Not Much Aid Given Out

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"The UCs can't afford to give out financial aid right now, so most people must pay full tuition, which has recently been increased 32 percent."

Posted on 12/23/2009

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Posted on Local Atmosphere by Anonymous

If you can imagine a bunch of...

"If you can imagine a bunch of 20-year-olds hanging out together, that’s basically the atmosphere here. It’s definitely very laid-back and has a party atmosphere, but when you need to buckle down to study, it’s..."

Posted on 1/1/2008

Posted on Academics by Anonymous

The classes can be...

"The classes can be challenging, so you have to be able to apply yourself. There are plenty of opportunities to excel if you want to, in research, jobs, or clubs. But the people here, I feel, are easier-going..."

Posted on 1/1/2008

Posted on Academics by Anonymous

Teachers vary depending on...

"Teachers vary depending on the major. For the most part, every professor I’ve experienced has been really cooperative and understanding. This is a fairly big University, so it can get intimidating, especially..."

Posted on 1/1/2008

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