The nine residence halls at UCSB accommodate 4,650 students, and campus family housing is also available for students with children. A Diversity of Backgrounds One-third of UCSB's freshman class is comprised of students of color. The majority of UCSB freshmen are form California, but the campus attracts students from all fifty states and maintains an international community, enrolling students from sixty countries. An Emphasis On Undergraduates UCSB's undergraduate faculty to student ratio is 1 to 18. Students may choose from 84 majors .
Many academic departments offer multiple majors, minors, or multiple emphases within a major.
Academic internships, study abroad, research opportunities, and honors programs enrich UCSB's undergraduate curriculum. A Diploma within Reach Average time to degree for UCSB students in four years and one quarter. These rates compare favorably to the national average. About 39 percent of UCSB students pursue a postgraduate education within one year of completing their undergraduate degrees.