How much does Santa Barbara City College cost?

The average net price at Santa Barbara City College is about $10,029. That's what students actually pay per year after grants and scholarships. Published in-state tuition is $1,234.

How big is Santa Barbara City College?

Santa Barbara City College enrolls about 10,070 students.

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Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara, California · Public

$10k/yearCost after aid

Jan 15Application deadline

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Value

Campus

Academics

Admissions

Student Life

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About

Santa Barbara City College is located in Santa Barbara, California. It is a public institution. The university enrolls approximately 10,070 students.

sbcc.edu

Hispanic-Serving

Cost and aid

True cost

Great value

$10kper year

Compared to $17k national average

Cost breakdown

In-state tuition$1,234

Out-of-state tuition$10,186

Avg aid package$5,483

Students receiving aid42%

Pell grant recipients16%

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Admissions

Application info

Student–faculty ratio35:1

Test optionalNo

Common AppNo

Application fee$0

Application dates

Regular DecisionJan 15

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Academics

Student–faculty ratio35:1

Full-time faculty33%

Outcomes

Median earnings (10 yrs)$47,647

Avg starting salary$32,000

Job placement rate93%

Earn more than HS grad57%

Economic mobility180%

Loan default (3 yr)13%

Loan repayment (3 yr)40%

Student life

Demographics

Large School

10,070Student size

Compared to 5,382 national average

More femaleGender ratio

Female 56%Male 44%

40% WhiteRacial diversity

White 40%Hispanic 38%Asian 5%Black 2%Other 14%

Campus housingNo

Student reviews

Professors

Current Student

I am a current sophomore, and academic counselors have made the process of transferring super easy. The professors at Santa Barbara City College have also encouraged me to stay on top of my academics.

Current Student

There are challenges such as strict attendance policies and limited class section availability, especially for STEM courses.

Campus and vibes

Current Student

Santa Barbara City College is very different type of experience and you can make a lot of friendly people and just feel welcomed there are services for you to be in and there a lot of programs.

Current Student

Crazy to admit, I fell in love the second I touched the campus. I love the campus itself, the friendliness and helpfulness of the professors and admin.

Cost and value

Current Student

The college strives to support students and continually improve these areas.

About Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) prioritizes campus safety with 24-hour security patrols and emergency phones located throughout the campus. Students, staff, and faculty can request security escorts at any time, ensuring safe transit across campus. Additionally, SBCC employs a mobile emergency alert system to keep the community informed of any urgent situations.

Endowment$67,154,119

Avg faculty salary$149,880