June 2026

AI Index Report

University of California, Santa Barbara

AIS
71.7
National rank
#145
State rank
#13
Programs
91

Ranks 13th in California

  1. 11San Jose State University72.8
  2. 12ArtCenter College of Design72.2
  3. 13University of California, Santa Barbara71.7
  4. 14San Diego State University70.7
  5. 15California Institute of the Arts70.6

National Vs State Performance

How does University of California, Santa Barbara perform in AI Search at a national and state level?

National Rank Over Time

University of California, Santa Barbara

National rank

#145

June 2026 is the first published edition, so there is no trend to plot yet. A line appears from the second edition on.

Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition

Ranked by AI Index

Across the U.S.

University of California, Santa Barbara and the institutions ranked either side of it

  1. 146University of Oklahoma71.7
  2. 144Saint Louis University71.8
  3. 147Liberty University71.6
  4. 143Bentley University71.9
  5. 145University of California, Santa Barbara71.7

Top Programs By State

Where AI recommends University of California, Santa Barbara, and which of its programs come up in each state.

Most Recommended Programs By State

University of California, Santa Barbara

Share of voice
LowerHigher
No data

Home state: California

4.3%

share of voice in California, ranked #72

Strongest states

  1. #1California4.3%
  2. #2Colorado2.3%
  3. #3Idaho2.2%
  4. #4Tennessee2.1%
  5. #5Delaware2.1%
  6. #6Montana2.1%

Top programs in CA

  1. #1Physics23.9%
  2. #2Biology8.8%
  3. #3Engineering8.8%
  4. #4Communications6.2%

Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition

Top AI Search Competitors

Who is University of California, Santa Barbara competing with for the programs AI recommends it for

Rank

Competitor

Competing in

Share

  1. 1
    Cornell University
    Physics37%
  2. 2
    University of Michigan
    Physics36%
  3. 3
    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    Physics34%
  4. 4
    Columbia University
    Physics30%
  5. 5
    University of Wisconsin–Madison
    Geography25%
  6. 6
    Williams College
    Physics23%

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Top Programs By Degree Level

What programs is AI recommending and who is University of California, Santa Barbara competing with?

Your top competitors in

Physics, Doctoral

Schools competing in AI Search for the same program

  1. #8Cornell University37%
  2. #9University of Michigan36%
  3. #10University of California, Santa Barbara35%
  4. #11University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign34%
  5. #12Columbia University30%

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Prompts Visibility

The individual prompts University of California, Santa Barbara wins, and the ones it is placing second on, are published on the claimed profile.

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AI Citations

Which pages AI cites most when it answers questions about University of California, Santa Barbara.

Most frequently cited pages

The individual pages AI cites most in answers where University of California, Santa Barbara is mentioned

  1. 1

    www.reddit.com

    Fulbright Nominee – Advice on Universities for MS in Sustainability and Energy Transition Management

    4.4%85 citations
  2. 2

    timeshighereducation.com

    Best universities in the US for physics and maths 2026

    2.6%51 citations
  3. 3

    me.ucsb.edu

    Combined BS/MS Program | Department of Mechanical Engineering

    2.5%49 citations
  4. 4

    cosmic.nyc

    Best Physics Programs 2026 — Cosmic College Consulting

    2.1%41 citations
  5. 5

    reddit.com

    Reliable physics rankings for undergrad?

    2%38 citations

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Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition

Topics Coverage

What topics does AI cover when it talks about University of California, Santa Barbara?

Most Covered Topics on AI Search for University of California, Santa Barbara

  • Academic Support

    47.3%

    1,121 answers

  • Other

    35.2%

    833 answers

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Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition

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