Where is Santa Barbara City College located?

Santa Barbara City College is located in Santa Barbara, CA, in the United States.

What type of institution is Santa Barbara City College?

Santa Barbara City College is a public community college based in CA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.

What is the acceptance rate at Santa Barbara City College?

The most recently reported acceptance rate at Santa Barbara City College is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.

What is the tuition at Santa Barbara City College?

Santa Barbara City College's published in-state tuition is approximately $1,234 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.

How many students attend Santa Barbara City College?

Santa Barbara City College reports total enrollment of approximately 10,070 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.

How should I verify final details about Santa Barbara City College?

CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Santa Barbara City College.

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Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara, CA

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Tuition

$1,234

Acceptance

100%

Students

10,070

Type

Community College

Setting

Urban

Distance from home

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Transfer friendly International friendly Athletics available

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$1,234

Out-of-State Tuition

$10,186

Avg On-Campus Living

$18,167

Avg Off-Campus Living

$20,232

Financial Aid & Outcomes

CollegeScorecard · 2024

What will it actually cost?

Sticker price$19,401

Net price (after aid)$10,029

Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.

Net price by family income

$0 – $30k$8,061

$30k – $48k$9,211

$48k – $75k$12,625

$75k – $110k$15,555

$110k+$18,111

After graduation

Median earnings (10yr)$47,647

Median debt at graduation$11,000

Est. monthly loan payment$117

Earnings-to-debt ratio

Strong · 4.3×

Graduates earn about 4.3× their median debt every year.

Financial access

Students on Pell Grants16%

Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.

Students with federal loans3%

Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.

Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

36%

Freshman Retention

61%

Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)

Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.

Scholarships available

Decision support · Cost & value

Quick Decision Highlights

The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.

Cost advantage

Affordable two-year option

Tuition in the low range for community colleges.

This school$1.2k

CC avg$3.8k

Source: CollegeScorecard 2024

Lower net price

$10k

Out-of-state value

$10.2k below avg

Strong aid for lower incomes

Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.

Affordability snapshot

In-state tuition

$1.2k

below avg

Out-of-state

$10.2k

Net price

$10k

Pell

16%

Median debt

$11k

below avg

Earnings (10y)

$47.6k

Academics

Program format

On-CampusOnlineHybrid

Areas of study

AgricultureNatural SciencesSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceBusinessEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing Arts

Programs (30)

Natural Sciences

BiologyChemistry

Social Sciences

SociologyEconomicsPolitical Science

Communications

JournalismPublic Relations

Computer Science

Software EngineeringData ScienceCybersecurity

Business

AccountingMarketing

Admissions

Acceptance rate

100%

SAT range

Institution does not report this

ACT range

Institution does not report this

Campus & Student Life

Total Enrollment

10,070

Undergrads

10,070

Campus Setting

Urban

City Size

Midsize City

Clubs Count

127

Sports

Available

Transfer friendlyInternational friendly

Safety & Crime Context

Campus Safety

Low risk

Clery Report Year

2023

On-Campus Incidents

Violent Rate / 1,000

0.4

Property Rate / 1,000

1.39

Area Crime

High risk

Area Match

Santa Barbara

Violent Rate / 100k

647

Property Rate / 100k

3,360

Campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus SafetyArea: FBI Uniform Crime Report 2023

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About Santa Barbara City College

Built from CampusPin profile data. Always verify final admissions, cost, financial aid, and program details with the institution before applying. See our data methodology and data dictionary.

Where is Santa Barbara City College located?: Santa Barbara City College is located in Santa Barbara, CA, in the United States.
What type of institution is Santa Barbara City College?: Santa Barbara City College is a public community college based in CA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
What is the acceptance rate at Santa Barbara City College?: The most recently reported acceptance rate at Santa Barbara City College is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
What is the tuition at Santa Barbara City College?: Santa Barbara City College's published in-state tuition is approximately $1,234 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
How many students attend Santa Barbara City College?: Santa Barbara City College reports total enrollment of approximately 10,070 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
How should I verify final details about Santa Barbara City College?: CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Santa Barbara City College.

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