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Santa Barbara City College
  • 2 Year
  • SANTA BARBARA, CA
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Santa Barbara City College

#3 in Best Community Colleges in California
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Professors
      B minus
    2. Value
      A minus
    3. Diversity
      A minus
    4. Safety
      B+
    5. Student Life
      A+
    6. Location
      A+
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    721 CLIFF DRIVE
    SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109
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    About Santa Barbara City...
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    California Community Colleges
    Athletic Division
    CCCAA
    Athletic Conference

    From Santa Barbara City College

    Santa Barbara City College is an award-winning community college in Santa Barbara, CA.

    The state-of-the-art campus sits on 72-acres right across from the beach. At SBCC, you can earn an associate degree, certificate or transfer to a 4-year college or university.

    Our transfer admission guarantees allow students to transfer directly to top schools like UCSB, UCSC and UCD.

    Choose from 244 degree and certificate programs and find the right pathway for you.

    Our amazing student support services, faculty and staff will get you where you want to be. Become a Vaquero today!

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    Acceptance Rate
    100%
    SAT Range
    ACT Range
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Neither required nor recommended
    High School GPA
    Accepts Common App
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $9,147 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $5,292 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    46%
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    Academics

    Professors
    B minus
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    22:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      2,235 Graduates
    • Natural Sciences
      523 Graduates
    • Economics
      193 Graduates
    • Communications
      156 Graduates
    • Psychology
      137 Graduates
    • Sociology
      121 Graduates
    • Business
      116 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
      106 Graduates
    • Mathematics
      94 Graduates
    • Medical Records Technician
      91 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      38%
    • On Campus
      41%
    • Online
      20%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    5,400 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    7,125
    Undergrads Over 25
    29%
    Pell Grant
    22%
    Varsity Athletes
    6%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $36,800 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    49%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    82%
    National
    83%
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