University of California-Santa Barbara Top Questions

For the most part, UCSB student are very laid back. We know how to have fun and we know when to work.

The general people at UCSB are low-key and like to have a good time. Whether its having fun in the greek like or with the general public at the beach.

There's very little diversity. Most people aren't very political.

Good mix of people and races and religions. A quiet person might feel out of place at UCSB. Students wear flipflops to class. Most UCSB students are from California.

Students pretty much wear whatever they want to class. there are so many interest groups on campus that no one should ever feel alone here and there is always a family away from our immediate family. Most UCSB students are from California and I assume are pretty well off in the financial department.

The student body is very diverse and accepting of all types of people. Everyone is welcoming of the differences on campus, and it's a great place to meet new types of people.

I am in a Sorority and there are a lot of different types of people. I don't think anyone could feel out of place because there are so many types of students. There are many financial backgrounds and everyone is pretty unified.

most students wear comfortable casual clothes to class.

Well rounded, outgoing students that are open to different ideas and thoughts.

there are tons of groups on campus and they all interact with each other. a lot of involvement opportunities. students that arent ready for a well balancede education would feel akward. they need to get their heads out of the books and see what else is out there.

I feel like there is a place for everyone on campus. People are accepting, no matter what your background or racial group is. Most people here are middle class. People are not as politically active as I would have hoped.

since we live by the beach most people dress in that fashion. There is a big variation of nor cal and so cal which gets represented.

I have not had confrontations with other peer groups on campus. I feel that there is a very diverse group of students from all different soci-economic backrounds.

UCSBs student body is pretty cool- everyone for the most part gets along. Its not a school where girls put on makeup and high heels to go to class. Most everyone here wears flip flops and comfortable clothes to class- its a super relaxed atmosphere.

It seems that California residents are the most common. In my experience it is an extremely liberal, non-religious, and Caucasian student population. However, I feel that this is common in many college age students.

The type of student at UCSB varies to some extent, however the majority of the population is from California. There are also several exchange students and few transfers. My closest friends consist of a mix of dorm friends, sorority friends, and friends from classes. It's great to be able to meet so many people and spent time with them outside of class. Most people wear comfortable clothes or sweats to class, however there are those random few who spend time on their hair and wear 1 1/2 inch sandals. For those students with financial difficulties, financial aid is available if you apply. As for "out of place" students, I would not recommend people who are unsocial to come to UCSB. The best part about it is the opportunity to meet such a variety of people in such a small radius.

I think UCSB is very diverse and i am happy with the people i have met. I feel as though money is a huge issue here and that every one talks about it.

there is something here for everyone. there is a mildly racially diverse population here on campus, but those groups are very active on campus. there is a very strong chicano studies major and there are many social organizations that are involved in latina/o, black, and queer studies. the ucsb population is very laid back and also really likes to party. if you are not into the party scene sb may not be the place for you. i know people that have had to leave ucsb because they were not interested in partying. i have also known people that have had to leave because they got too caught up in the lifestyle. ucsb is pretty much made up of students from all over california and few our of staters too. there are a lot of people from san diego. the socio-economic background of a large majority of students is pretty obvious. people (especially in the greek system) are well dressed and live comfortable lifestyles. of course not everyone is filthy rich and there are a lot of students that are on scholarships and financial aid, but out of all the uc's ucsb has the most affluent population

I really feel as if although there are very large gaps in socio-economic groups here, it is really not that big of a deal. I for one don't really notice any problems or have had any distinct experiences regarding these different groups such as racial or religious, although i know of many religious as well as racially geared groups on campus.

This is an openly liberal campus and i love it! there is still room for republican opinion, obviously we are all naturally open minded so we can be welcoming of everyone. but compared to other campuses that i have visited i love how liberal ucsb is, despite the fact that it is mostly white upper middle class. if i could change one thing it would be to make ucsb a little more diverse but i feel like the different racial ethnic and religious groups that are here are expressive and active on campus

UCSB is not a very diverse campus, with mostly white middle-to-upper class students attending. Most UCSB students are originally from California, with the occasional out-of-stater. This is a very friendly campus; i feel that everyone here feels accepted and finds their group of friends. This campus is VERY liberal, and the campus can generally be described as free-spirited surfer-intellectuals!!

Have no idea they even exist.

A student who doesn't like to socialize probably shouldn't come here.

students in the greek system mainly hangout/party with just eachother. outside of the greek system there are many different groups of students.

i often wear jeans a t shirt. there of course are some people who like to dress up a little for class, but the majority of people wear comfortable, casual clothes that they can walk/bike in, as well as wear in lectures. i think most political backgrounds are left, but i am very right, and havent had to many problems. sometimes it is irritating when your professor is very liberal because they will preach to you about their beliefs and you have to listen. but i feel that everyone id used to this to some degree by the time they are going to college.

i don't think that anyone would feel out of place at ucsb. there are opportunities for everyone here. there are so many diverse groups on campus that are all established for different causes. the population at ucsb is pretty mellow. most of the students here live up to the beach town stereotype and usually just wear jeans and rainbows to class. the majority of students i have met are either from so cal or nor cal but i do have some out of state friends. there are definitely politically aware students here. it seems that our school is pretty liberal considering all of the anti-war protests all the time. there are a variety of financial backgrounds-some people are very well-off, many are middle-class, and many receive financial aid which is very helpful.

This campus isn't the most diverse place that is for sure. I would recommend it for people who are out to have a fun and chill college experience but who also want to walk away from college with a degree that means something and has credibility. The students are fun and the Greek life is a blast. It is a campus though that you don't have to be Greek to still have a good time at.

People where shorts and flip flops. The dining commons are huge and everyone seems to sit everywhere. There are lots of political rallies, but the campus seems to be pretty spread across when it comes to political views. Different types of students interact, but it's limited...mostly people stick to with people with common interests.

Our Associated Students have a lot of outreach programs, and every year they throw a big party at the soccer stadium called Extravaganza, free to students, which feature big name mainstream and upcoming artists.

Our student body is so relaxed, laid back, fun, outgoing, and smart.

From what I've experienced, UCSB is a very open-minded school. We have had two large peace/anti-war protests since I have been here. Personally, I wear sweats to class most of the time. Most of the time I go right from practice to class so I don't have time to change but it's not unusual to see others wearing sweats as well. Some girls seem to dress up a lot though, which I think is overkill especially since it's just class. I'd rather be comfortable so I can pay attention to the professor and/or subject material.

For the most part, our campus has a variety of people. A lot of people would say that it is a very white based campus, which I guess may be true according to the numbers. However, as an asian-american, I don't feel out of place here at all and I think that this campus has a wider variety of people than it gets credit for. Most UCSB students are from California. I would say it is split between Northern California and Southern California pretty equally. There are a few people from out of state; however, it is rare because UCSB is very hard to get into.

Very laid back atmosphere. Wide variety of people. All races, hippie like atmosphere at times. Since being here i have probobly worn jeans and makeup to class maybe twice, very relaxed. Many students are from LA, San Diego area but many from up north and around the nation. A pretty liberal campus, but all views heard. Very active in current events. Not 100 percent athletic oriented. People are focused but not overly competitive.

Anyone that is not caucasian has the possibility of feeling out of place at UCSB. While students here are definitely tolerant of LGBT, it is not something that is frequently seen on campus, other then the classroom. Students generally wear beach-style clothing and sweatpants to school. Additionally, American Apparel has taken over. Students are generally on the liberal side and come from upper middle class backgrounds.

The Student Body is very beachy, and very laid back. We wear jeans and sweaters to class, or whatever fits your style. I would like to believe no one really judges anyone else, and that everyone actually gets along and interacts. In my sections I know I have spoken with and done projects with great people who I would have normally not thought to be friends with. I would say most students are from California, not only southern, there are many northern California students here too. Financial backgrounds vastly vary. For instance, in my sorority alone I know there are many girls on payment plans and who have taken out loans for school. As long as you're here to learn and have a good time no one cares about your financial situation and how you're paying for everything. Many students are politically aware, I would say we are primarily liberal due to our anti-war marches and posters-but all and all we are a peaceful bunch who look out for the under-dog.

UCSB is very diverse - there is a group for every social, political, sexual, and cultural identification on campus to join.

UCSB is an extremely diverse community. Although most UCSB students are from California, there are many students from different states that also attend.

We need more diversity!! LGBT is becoming a bigger part of our campus with lots of safe spaces for them. I have found that students from different types do interact, and some of those interactions are hostile :( and there are way too many rich people.

To be honest I am not very familiar with this topic at hand.

The student body here is very dynamic.... although it is the UC with the most white students, there is still an opportunity for cultural involvement and such. If you are not social, UCSB probably isn't the best place for you.... unless you plan on studying ALL the time. The majority of the student body, or so I've heard, have families with an income of approximately $100,000 per year. A great percentage of students do however have some form of financial aid.

Very big emphasis on the queer community. There are many students like me, but many that are different. I feel like everyone would be able to find their place- but it takes time for everyone!

UCSB is very open, and there's always stuff going on for specific groups or minorities. There are a lot of support opportunities, whether it be for writing a resume, or getting help with a disability, or having someone to talk to when you're going through a rough time. Associated Students has a big budget to fund school groups and clubs. What I like about UCSB compared to the UC system is that its population more accurately reflects the nation's population. The ethnic/racial breakdown is about 50{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} white, 15{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} Asian, 15{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} Latino, 3{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} black, 1{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} Native American, and the rest is probably "other." At other UCs and a lot of other prestigious schools you have a 50{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} Asian population. I've come from a much more diverse high school and region, and I'm not racist at all, but I like getting used to population that more accurately reflects the nation's and the work force that I will be entering when I'm done with school. At UCSB you adopt a very casual, beachy lifestyle. Almost everyone starts wearing Rainbow flip-flops, even if you never did at home (like me). People are very casual, there's a small number of people who go around campus barefoot. There's a huge spectrum of financial backgrounds, the biggest in the UC system. People are very involved, and everyone usually finds their own interest. Politics are big, and even though I'd say the student body definitely leans left, conservatives definitely make themselves heard.

The UCSB population is generally white and few asian. I dont think it is very culturally diverse.

UCSB is a really racially diverse campus and it's very accepting of everyone. It would be hard to feel out of place here because I feel like you can make friends with nearly everyone if you want to. Most students wear comfy clothing to class. I hardly ever see people get too dressed up. I usually wear sweats because I come directly from dance classes. In my house alone there are at least 5 people on some sort of scholarship. Make sure you fill out your FAFSA! Most UCSB students are from California, but there are plenty of out of staters too! I have friends from Kansas and Washington!

I am involved in Hillel, the Jewish organization. It seems like there are clubs and organizations for all types of people. Most people interact with their own "groups". Most UCSB students come from California, and there is a pretty even split between Northern California and Southern California. Students are politically active and aware.

peope usually wear jeans or casual clothes to class, I have not seen much racism.

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UCSB's student body is totally diverse and you see all types of people on campus everyday. The only type of student who I think would feel out of place here is one who only wants to sit inside all day, study, and not socialize! We're a very social and fun group of people!

A lot of kids here come from the same socioeconomic background...white and privileged. There's always a few stuck up ones, but for the most part people are cool. Historically, the school has been pretty liberal and I still notice that today. And yes, students here do have unprompted intellectual conversations outside of class.

Like I said, I have many friends in different ethnic groups. My primary friends are either hispanic or white but I also have asian and black friends. Everyone I know feels comfortable here and has been able to adapt. The typical fashion here is laid back jeans and sandals with a little bit of socal glam. Depends on who you are and you can dress up or dress down and I'm sure you will find someone wearing similar things while you are on campus. Prevalently, I would say most people here are upper to middle class or receive enough financial aid to make them appear that way. Most people here are liberal, but that might be because I tend to hang out with liberal people.