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Santa Maria Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Santa Maria

There are at least 3 colleges in Santa Maria, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 13,498 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 6,752 full-time students.

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Santa Maria Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

Allan Hancock College
800 S College Dr
Santa Maria, California 93454-6399

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, fire-fighting, cosmetology, criminal justice and police, medical assistant, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 13,176 students, 6,482 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

CET-Santa Maria
509 W Morrison Ave
Santa Maria, California 93458

  • Programs: medical assistant, office data entry, property management, computer support, electrical and power installer.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 157 students, 105 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Santa Barbara Business College
303 E Plaza Dr Ste 1
Santa Maria, California 93454

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: medical assistant, criminal justice and safety, pharmacy tech, business support services, business, medical office assistant, legal assistant, legal secretary.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 165 students, 165 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

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