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UC Santa Barbara holds top positions in major rankings of U.S. public universities: No. 11 in Times Higher Education's World University Rankings 2027; No. 12 on Forbes' list of America’s Top Colleges 2027; and No. 14 on U.S. News & World Report's 2027 Best Colleges listing.
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UC Santa Barbara students choose bicycles more than any other means of transportation, with 55% of undergraduates riding to campus on any given day. Among the overall campus population, an approximate 46% ride their bikes.
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