The main campus of SBBC Santa Maria is in Santa Maria, California (a small city). The school is a private, for-profit school. SBBC Santa Maria offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to law, business and management, office and administration, medical assistant and technician, and medical adminstration.
SBBC Santa Maria does not accept everyone who applies.
In 2005, the school had 394 enrolled students. Females make the bulk of the student body at SBBC Santa Maria.
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 - Santa Maria Branch
303 E Plaza Dr Ste 1
Santa Maria, CA 93454
General Phone: (805) 922-8256
Admissions Phone: (805) 922-8256
Financial Aid Phone: (805) 922-8256
http://sbbcollege.edu
SBBC Santa Maria awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 45 | medical assistant, pharmacy tech |
| Business And Management | 21 | business, accounting technology |
| Medical Adminstration | 19 | medical office assistant |
| Office And Administration | 16 | business support services |
| Law | 10 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 6 | criminal justice and safety |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | system administration |
Number of programs and degrees for SBBC Santa Maria in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 105 | 10 |
| Associate's degree | 12 | 10 |
In 2005, SBBC Santa Maria had a total enrollment of 394 students (394 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 7% |
| Women | 93% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 45% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 46% |
| Asian | 4% |
| Other Races | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 10% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Santa Maria, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 102 | 82 | 80% | 82 | 100% |
| Men | 11 | 6 | 55% | 6 | 100% |
| Women | 91 | 76 | 84% | 76 | 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) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (805) 922-8256
Financial Aid:
SBBC Santa Maria participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2578000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (805) 922-8256
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
System Administration/Administrator
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets SBBC Santa Maria Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus library
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