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University of California, Santa Barbara Women's Volleyball

University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) · Santa Barbara, California · Public university

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Recognized
NCAA IBig West Conference
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Acceptance rate33%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate83%finish within six years
Undergraduates26,133Large (>10,000)
Student-to-faculty17 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

University of California, Santa Barbara Women's Volleyball coaches

Coaches at University of California, Santa Barbara who recruit Women's Volleyball, head coach first.

Chad KoenegsteinHead Coach
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Michael HenchyHead Coach
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Charlie CondronAssociate Head Coach - Recruiting Coordinator
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Athletics

The program

Where University of California, Santa Barbara competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division I
Conference
Big West Conference
Program level
Recognized
Athletics site
ucsbgauchos.com
Academics

Academics

What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.

Popular majors

Actuarial ScienceAfrican-American/Black StudiesAnthropology, GeneralApplied Mathematics, GeneralApplied Mathematics, OtherAquatic Biology/LimnologyArea Studies, Other
Test policy
Neither Required nor Recommended
Student-to-faculty
17 : 1
Graduation rate
83% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

In-state tuitionFor California residents$12,260
Out-of-state tuition$44,148
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$17,658
Campus

Where it is

University of California, Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara.

Location
Santa Barbara, California
Type
Public
Religious affiliation
Not Religiously Affiliated
Time zone
Pacific
Website
ucsb.edu
Overview

About University of California, Santa Barbara Women's Volleyball

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Chad Koenegstein, the Head Coach, leads the University of California, Santa Barbara Women's Volleyball staff of 5 coaches, verified June 2026. University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) competes in NCAA Division I Women's Volleyball as a member of the Big West Conference. University of California, Santa Barbara is a large public school in Santa Barbara, California with 26,133 undergraduates, a 33% acceptance rate and an average net price of $17,658 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by University of California, Santa Barbara Women's Volleyball

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Chad Koenegstein, the Head Coach and Michael Henchy, the Head Coach. University of California, Santa Barbara has 5 coaches for Women's Volleyball, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your position, height, standing reach and approach jump in the subject line and first sentences. Division I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
  3. Send your videoInclude a skills video plus full sets from club tournaments, with the link near the top so Chad can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitMention your GPA, test scores and intended major so the coach can check your admission chances.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the University of California, Santa Barbara staff after a week, and again after your next tournament with updated results.
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Questions

University of California, Santa Barbara Women's Volleyball FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is University of California, Santa Barbara D1?

Yes. University of California, Santa Barbara competes in NCAA Division I Women's Volleyball, in the Big West Conference.

Is University of California, Santa Barbara public or private?

University of California, Santa Barbara is a public school in Santa Barbara, California.

What conference is University of California, Santa Barbara Women's Volleyball in?

The Big West Conference.

Does University of California, Santa Barbara offer athletic scholarships for Women's Volleyball?

University of California, Santa Barbara competes in NCAA Division I, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.

How many coaches does University of California, Santa Barbara Women's Volleyball have?

5 coaches, led by Chad Koenegstein, the Head Coach.

How much does University of California, Santa Barbara cost?

In-state tuition is $12,260 and out-of-state tuition is $44,148 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $17,658.

What is the University of California, Santa Barbara acceptance rate?

33% of applicants are admitted.

How do I contact the University of California, Santa Barbara Women's Volleyball coaches?

Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.

Coaching staff verified June 2026