A new college ratings list has awarded the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) 4.5 stars, highlighting the varsity’s combination of academic excellence, affordability, and graduate outcomes.
Money’s 2026 Best Colleges in America list features more than 700 four-year colleges that were evaluated on 25 metrics, including graduation rates, costs, financial aid, student debt, and alumni salaries.
In its profile of UCSB, Money notes that the university offers over 90 bachelor’s degrees and is recognized for its innovation and research…