Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara City College is a public 2-year institution in Santa Barbara, CA. It enrolls about 12,345 students.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 2-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 2-year |
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA 93109 |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Enrollment | 12,345 |
| Acceptance rate | — |
| Applicants / admitted | — |
| In-state tuition & fees | $1,234 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $10,186 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | — |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 61% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $12,883 |
| Campus setting | City: Small |
| Size category | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Highest degree offered | At least 2, but less than 4 academic yrs |
| Website | www.sbcc.edu/ |
| Phone | 8059650581 |
Admissions
This institution does not report first-year admission figures to IPEDS, often because admission is open.
Cost
In-state students pay about $1,234 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $10,186. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $12,883 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $8,061 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $9,211 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $12,625 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $15,555 |
| Over $110,000 | $18,111 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
A 150% graduation rate is not reported for this institution in the 2023 collection — common for very small, new or specialised institutions.
Where it is
Santa Barbara City College is in Santa Barbara, CA, Santa Barbara County. Its coordinates are 34.4068, -119.6980.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Santa Barbara City College?
Santa Barbara City College does not report a selective admission rate to IPEDS; it may have open admission.
How much does Santa Barbara City College cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $1,234 for in-state students and $10,186 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Santa Barbara City College?
About 12,345 students are enrolled.