Santa Barbara Business College can be found in Ventura, CA (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Santa Barbara Business College.
The most common majors at the school are in law, business and management, office and administration, and security and law enforcement.
Santa Barbara Business College does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.
In 2007-2008, 335 students were enrolled in the school. Santa Barbara Business College has a large minority student population.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Santa Barbara Business College is committed to providing quaility, relevant career training that meets the needs of the communities we serve. Our primary goal is to provide the communiites we serve with the highest caliber employees possible, employees who are proficent, responsible, and accountable. The success of our students is our success. Our reputation is built by the quality of our graduates. We are successful because our students are successful in their chosen professions, applying the skills they learn here to the workplace. Our mission is to meet the demands of businesses"
More complete details are provided below.
Santa Barbara Business College Ventura
4839 Market Street
Ventura, CA 93003
General Phone: (805) 339-2999
http://www.sbbcollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 63 | medical assistant, pharmacy tech |
| Business and Management | 21 | business |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 18 | criminal justice and safety |
| Law | 10 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 9 | health and fitness |
| Therapy and Counseling | 5 | massage therapy |
| Office and Administration | 4 | business support services |
| Medical Administration | 1 | medical office assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Santa Barbara Business College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 73 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 58 | 9 |
In 2007-2008, Santa Barbara Business College had a total enrollment of 335 students (481 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 16% |
| Women | 84% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 28% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 62% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 22% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of , for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 85 | 38 | 45% | 38 | 100% |
| Men | 19 | 6 | 32% | 6 | 100% |
| Women | 66 | 32 | 48% | 32 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Financial Aid:
Santa Barbara Business College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 998900)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Santa Barbara Business College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus library
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