Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara City College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Santa Barbara, CA. It is classified as Associate's - Public Rural-serving Small by Carnegie Classification
The SBCC's 2024 tuition & fees is $1,234 for California residents and $10,186 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2023-2024. 53% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $4,456.
For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 12,675 and the students to faculty ratio is 37 to 1 (2.70%).
Santa Barbara City College is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
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2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Santa Barbara City College is $1,234 for in-state students and $10,186 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $1,234 for California residents and $11,130 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year.
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$1,234$10,186
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$1,234$11,130
The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The average graduation rate is 39%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 12,675 students are attending the school and it does not possess campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.
2024 SBCC Key Academics Statistics
Graduation Rate »39%
Transfer-out Rate14%
Retention Rate68%(full-time), 46% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio2.70% (37 to 1)
Student Population »12,675 (all undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$4,456

On-Campus Learning Opportunities

Special Learning Opportunities

You can view the detailed program information by offered type and program.
SBCC Offered Programs
Online Programs
Vocational Programs

On-Campus Students Services

Santa Barbara City College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at SBCC
Learning Opportunities
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening CollegeYes
Teacher CertificationNo
Study AbroadYes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenYes

Santa Barbara City College Directory Information

Address721 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109-2394
Phone805-965-0581
WEBSchool's Website
AdmissionAdmission Information
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Financial AidDeadlines and Applications
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Veterans TuitionVeterans Benefit Information
Disability ServiceDisability Services
School Type2-4 years, public
Carnegie CategoryAssociate's - Public Rural-serving Small
Highest Degree OfferedAssociate's degree
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