University of California Santa Barbara Ranking
Overall Ranking Accuracy Score
University of California Santa Barbara Average Ranking Based on Top 8 Ranking Organizations
Quantum Ranking
Rank by Quantum
Historical Position
Since 1980
World 2025
Avg Position in World
Regional 2025
Avg Position in Region
Local 2025
Avg Position Locally
University Ranking Overview: The estimated average ranking of University of California Santa Barbara
across all ranking organizations for 2025 is 116
th
From its inception in 1980, University of California Santa Barbara was discovered in UNIRANKS at 70th and has maintained University of California Santa Barbara for 44 years, keeping a steady average of 69.6 across almost all ranking systems. Quantum has amassed 182 ranking records over 44 years, spanning 9 international systems. University of California Santa Barbara ranked at 116th in world, 39th in country and 39th in region , with the most reasonable rank in UNIRANKS at 62nd, and an unusual rank on Times Higher Education at 160th. We believe University of California Santa Barbara is accurately ranked at 69.6, with more information on each ranking and system below.
Ranking Score On Each Ranking Organization 2025
69 th
63 rd
354 th
University of California Santa Barbara ranking in each ranking system
| Ranking System | Ranking Since | Avg. Position |
2025 Position In World |
2025 Position In Region |
2025 Position In Country |
| CWTS Leiden Ranking | 2024 | 19 | 19 | 10 | 10 |
| CWUR | 2024 | 19 | 19 | 10 | 10 |
| US News | 1997 | 45.3 | 56 | 30 | 27 |
| 4icu | 2024 | 59 | 59 | 53 | 49 |
| UNIRANKS | 1980 | 53.82 | 62 | 37 | 33 |
| Shanghai ARWU | 2003 | 41.91 | 63 | 33 | 31 |
| Times Higher Education | 2004 | 73.38 | 69 | 31 | 27 |
| Webometrices | 2004 | 74.33 | 77 | 51 | 47 |
| QS | 2010 | 134.07 | 163 | 44 | 36 |
| SCIMAGO | 2009 | 125.2 | 215 | 73 | 65 |
| Round Ranking | 2010 | 175.53 | 354 | 106 | 91 |
University of California Santa Barbara ranking accuracy and historical overview in each ranking system
| Ranking System | Records Since | 2025 Position | NO Years | Average Position | Ranking Accuracy | Unusual Spike |
| UNIRANKS | 1980 | 62 | 44 | 53.82 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
| Times Higher Education | 2004 | 69 | 21 | 73.38 | Highly Accurate | 2005 |
| Shanghai ARWU | 2003 | 63 | 22 | 41.91 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
| SCIMAGO | 2009 | 215 | 15 | 125.2 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| US News | 1997 | 56 | 27 | 45.3 | Fairly Accurate | Not detected |
| Round Ranking | 2010 | 354 | 15 | 175.53 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| Webometrices | 2004 | 77 | 21 | 74.33 | Highly Accurate | 2008 |
| QS | 2010 | 163 | 15 | 134.07 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| 4icu | 2024 | 59 | 1 | 59 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
| CWUR | 2024 | 19 | 1 | 19 | Not Accurate | Not detected |
| CWTS Leiden Ranking | 2024 | 19 | 1 | 19 | Not Accurate | Not detected |
Position score since 1980 - 2025
University of California Santa Barbara Position on all 1980 - 2025
Position score since 1980 - 2025
Ranking on Top 8 Ranking Organizations as in
University of California Santa Barbara Ranking on Top 8 Ranking Organizations as in
University of California Santa Barbara Ranking in UNIRANKS
UNIRANKS Rankings 1980: University of California Santa Barbara initially ranked 70th in 1980 has consistently held an average position of 53.82 in UNIRANKS for the past 44 years.
University of California Santa Barbara Ranking in Times Higher Education
Times Higher Education Rankings 2004: University of California Santa Barbara, first achieving a 71st ranking from Times Higher Education in 2004, has since maintained an average 73.38 ranking in Times Higher Education over the last 21 years. A questionable sudden shift was noted, with rankings moving from 73.38 to 160th in Times Higher Education.
University of California Santa Barbara Ranking in Shanghai ARWU
Shanghai ARWU Rankings 2003: From its initial 26th ranking by Shanghai ARWU in 2003, University of California Santa Barbara has preserved a consistent average of 41.91 over 22 years.
University of California Santa Barbara Ranking in SCIMAGO
SCIMAGO Rankings 2009: University of California Santa Barbara, which was ranked 55th by SCIMAGO in 2009, has held a steady average of 125.2 in SCIMAGO for 15 years.
University of California Santa Barbara Ranking in US News
US News Rankings 1997: Since being ranked 46th by US News in 1997, University of California Santa Barbara has consistently secured an average 45.3 position in US News over 27 years.
University of California Santa Barbara Ranking in Round Ranking
Round Ranking Rankings 2010: University of California Santa Barbara's initial 131st ranking by Round Ranking in 2010 has led to a long-standing average of 175.53 over 15 years in Round Ranking.
University of California Santa Barbara Ranking in Webometrices
Webometrices Rankings 2004: Beginning with a 68th ranking from Webometrices in 2004, University of California Santa Barbara has maintained an average 74.33 in Webometrices for 21 years. An unexpected and suspect increase from 74.33 to 141st has emerged in Webometrices.
University of California Santa Barbara Ranking in QS
QS Rankings 2010: Since its 116th placement by QS in 2010, University of California Santa Barbara has upheld a steady 134.07 average in QS across 15 years.
University of California Santa Barbara Ranking in 4icu
4icu Rankings 2024: University of California Santa Barbara, which was ranked 59th by 4icu in 2024, has held a steady average of 59 in 4icu for 1 years.
University of California Santa Barbara Ranking in CWUR
CWUR Rankings 2024: University of California Santa Barbara initially ranked 19th in 2024 has consistently held an average position of 19 in CWUR for the past 1 years.
University of California Santa Barbara Ranking in CWTS Leiden Ranking
CWTS Leiden Ranking Rankings 2024: University of California Santa Barbara initially ranked 19th in 2024 has consistently held an average position of 19 in CWTS Leiden Ranking for the past 1 years.
Not reviewed, Be the first one to review
Rate University of California Santa Barbara
Support other Students and the community by giving us your feedback
Not reviewed, Be the first one to review
Not reviewed, Be the first one to review
