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Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara, CA · Public · Associate's degrees · City

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About Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) is a public community college in Santa Barbara, California, United States. It opened in 1909 and is located on a 74-acre (30 ha) campus.

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Open

Acceptance

$11,315

Net price

9,889

Enrollment

34%

Grad rate

Report Card

C-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$11,315

Average net price

$1,240

In-state tuition

$10,432

Out-of-state tuition

Room & board

$1,062

Books & supplies

$20,394

Total cost of attendance

18%

Students receiving Pell grants

4%

Students with federal loans

$11,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$9,333
$30–48K
$10,868
$48–75K
$11,536
$75–110K
$15,381
$110K+
$19,544

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$47,647

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$35,744

Median earnings (6 yrs)

34%

Graduation rate

65%

Retention rate

69%

Earn more than a HS grad

$12,542

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

9,889

Total enrollment

52%

Part-time

24

Avg. age at entry

46%

First-generation

Gender balance

56% women
44% men

Race & ethnicity

White
41%
Hispanic
38%
Two or more races
6%
Asian
5%
Black
2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%

Santa Barbara City College FAQ

Is Santa Barbara City College a public or private school?

Santa Barbara City College is a public institution located in Santa Barbara, CA.

What is the acceptance rate at Santa Barbara City College?

Santa Barbara City College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does Santa Barbara City College cost?

The average annual net price at Santa Barbara City College is $11,315 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $1,240 in-state and $10,432 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Santa Barbara City College?

About 34% of students at Santa Barbara City College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Santa Barbara City College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Santa Barbara City College students earn a median of $47,647 per year.

How many students attend Santa Barbara City College?

Santa Barbara City College enrolls about 9,889 students.

Campus

Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Hammerby · Public domain. Additional images are representative.

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