At a Glance
Santa Barbara City College is a mid-size public community college in Santa Barbara, CA. Approximately 9,889 undergraduates are enrolled. The campus sits in a beach town, just 0 miles from the ocean. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 76/100 (Pretty Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.
Location
Santa Barbara, CA
Campus Identity
Santa Barbara City College is a mid-size public community college in Santa Barbara, CA. Approximately 9,889 undergraduates are enrolled. The campus sits in a beach town, just 0 miles from the ocean. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 76/100 (Pretty Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.
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Campus Lifestyle
Santa Barbara City College is a 10,000–19,999, urban school. The campus is 0 miles from Leadbetter Beach, CA and 101 miles from Mt. Waterman Ski Lift, LLC.
School Size & Setting
10,000–19,999
Urban setting
Beach Access
0 miles
Leadbetter Beach, CA
Weather
Warm Climate
61°F avg school-year
Nearby Ski Resorts
Santa Barbara City College students have access to 3 ski resorts within driving distance. The closest is Mt. Waterman Ski Lift, LLC, 101 miles away. All are within 114 miles of campus.
California
California
California
Beach Town
Students at Santa Barbara City College are less than a mile from Leadbetter Beach, CA, putting the coast within easy reach any day of the week.
Leadbetter Beach, CA
Ocean access within 0.3 miles
Average Monthly Temperature
1991–2020 Climate Normals · Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara has a mild climate, with winters averaging 56°F in Dec and summers peaking around 69°F in Aug.
Station: SANTA BARBARA · Source: NOAA NCEI
On Campus Safety Score
2021–2023 U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security data normalized per 1,000 students
Santa Barbara City College in CA earns a composite safety score of 76/100, rated Pretty Safe among U.S. colleges.
On Campus Safety data from the U.S. Dept. of Education Clery Act Database, normalized per 1,000 enrolled students. Higher scores indicate a safer environment. Review detailed data on the U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security website.
Cost Breakdown
2024-25 academic year. Tuition: College Scorecard. Fees and room & board: IPEDS/NCES.
| Cost Item | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,240 | $10,432 |
| Fees | $128 | $440 |
| Total Estimated Cost | $1,368 | $10,872 |
What students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Fields of Study
123 programs offered
Most Popular Programs
Bar width proportional to graduates per year. Earnings = median 4 years after graduation.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect graduates working and not enrolled full-time. Data suppressed (shown as —) for programs with fewer than 30 graduates. Most recent available year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Santa Barbara City College located?
Santa Barbara City College is located in Santa Barbara, CA. The main campus address is 721 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA. It is a public institution offering 2-year associate degree programs.
How many students attend Santa Barbara City College?
Santa Barbara City College enrolls 9,889 undergraduates. That figure counts degree-seeking undergraduate students across all years, not just the incoming class, and it excludes graduate students. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend Santa Barbara City College?
For the 2024-25 academic year, Santa Barbara City College charges $1,240/year for in-state students and $10,432/year for out-of-state students. Including room and board, the total estimated cost is approximately $8,912/year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $11,315/year — what students actually pay. Use Santa Barbara City College's net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
Is Santa Barbara City College the right fit for me?
Whether Santa Barbara City College is right for you depends on your academic goals, budget, lifestyle preferences, and career aspirations. Key factors to consider: admissions requirements, avg net price ($11,315/year after aid), campus culture in Santa Barbara, and available programs. Use CollegeCove's compare tool to weigh Santa Barbara City College against similar schools side-by-side.
Tuition: College Scorecard (2024-25). Fees, room & board, and other data: IPEDS/NCES 2024. Always verify with Santa Barbara City College directly for the most current information.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Public
- Location
- Santa Barbara, CA
- Size
- 10,000–19,999
- Degrees Offered
- Associate's, Certificates
- School Year Weather
- Warm · 61°F avg
- On Campus Safety Score
- 76/100
- Nearest Airport
- Santa Barbara, CA (SBA) · 8 mialso OXR (31 mi), NTD (38 mi)