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UC Santa Barbara Baseball

D1 baseball program in Santa Barbara, CA. Member of the Big West Conference.

UC Santa Barbara is a D1 baseball program in the Big West Conference located in Santa Barbara, CA. Head coach Andrew Checketts has led the program. 14% of players stay all four years. After college, 11% of alumni enter tech sales — top employers include San Francisco Giants, Boston Red Sox, Arthrex Los Angeles. UC Santa Barbara has a 38% acceptance rate and 3.9 average GPA and costs approximately $50,631 per year.

Research by Prospectus Baseball Recruiting · Data updated April 2026

Roster Retention

How Many Players Stay All Four Years at UC Santa Barbara Baseball?

14% of freshmen who join UC Santa Barbara baseball stay on the roster for all four years — below the D1 average of 28%. The one-and-done rate — players who leave after their first year — is 31%. On average, players spend 2.3 seasons on the UC Santa Barbara roster.

Tracking freshman classes from 2016-2017 through their full four-year eligibility window.

14%
Stay 4 years
31%
Leave after year 1
2.3
Avg seasons

Career Outcomes

What Do UC Santa Barbara Baseball Players Do After College?

11% of UC Santa Barbara baseball alumni go into tech sales, the most common career path among the 78 former players Prospectus tracked on LinkedIn. Other top career paths include professional baseball (11%), finance (9%), engineering (7%). Top employers include San Francisco Giants, Boston Red Sox, Arthrex Los Angeles, Century Communities,, G3 Enterprises.

Career Category Breakdown

tech sales11%
professional baseball11%
finance9%
engineering7%
medical and health4%

Based on LinkedIn data for 78 tracked alumni, 2016-2024 cohorts.

Coaching Staff

Who Coaches UC Santa Barbara Baseball?

Andrew Checketts is the head baseball coach at UC Santa Barbara. UC Santa Barbara competes in the Big West Conference as a D1 program in Santa Barbara, CA.

Academics & Admissions

What Are the Academics Like at UC Santa Barbara?

UC Santa Barbara has a 38% acceptance rate and an average GPA of 3.90 for admitted students.

38%
Acceptance rate
3.90
Average GPA

Cost & Financial Aid

How Much Does It Cost to Play Baseball at UC Santa Barbara?

Attending UC Santa Barbara costs approximately $50,631 per year.

Tuition vs. Financial Aid

$51k
Aid covers 0%

Program History & Division

What Division Is UC Santa Barbara Baseball?

UC Santa Barbara is a D1 baseball program competing in the Big West Conference, located in Santa Barbara, CA.

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