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Santa Barbara Business College

Overview of Santa Barbara Business College

SBBC Santa Maria is located in a small city, in Santa Maria, CA. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degree levels at SBBC Santa Maria top out at the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

Students at the school often study office and administration and security and law enforcement.

SBBC Santa Maria Selectivity

The admissions department at SBBC Santa Maria does not accept all those who apply. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.

Student Body

SBBC Santa Maria offers classes to 165 students (165 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at the school.

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.

Contacting SBBC Santa Maria

Santa Barbara Business College
303 E Plaza Dr Ste 1
Santa Maria, CA 93454
General Phone: (805) 922-8256
http://sbbcollege.edu

SBBC Santa Maria Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Medical Support And Technology35medical assistant, pharmacy tech
Security And Law Enforcement15criminal justice and safety
Office And Administration11business support services
Business And Management10business
Medical Administration6medical office assistant
Law4legal assistant, legal secretary
Therapy And Counseling0massage therapy
Nursing And Emergency Medicine0licensed practical nurse
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy0athletic trainer

Number of programs and degrees for SBBC Santa Maria in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years4810
Associate's degree335

SBBC Santa Maria Student Body

In 2007, SBBC Santa Maria had a total enrollment of 165 students (165 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men8%
Women92%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White29%
Black3%
Hispanic59%
Asian6%
American Indian2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-1917%
20-2116%
22-2430%
25-2919%
30-347%
35-393%
40-496%
50-642%

SBBC Santa Maria Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time70 %

SBBC Santa Maria Room and Board (2007)

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.

SBBC Santa Maria Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total4444100%1227%
Men77100%114%
Women3737100%1130%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPAnot required
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)not required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)not required
Other Standardized Testsrequired

SBBC Santa Maria Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Financial Aid:
SBBC Santa Maria participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2578000)

SBBC Santa Maria Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year1*4$37,750
All faculty totalcalendar year1*4$37,750

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

SBBC Santa Maria Degree Programs (2007)

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

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

SBBC Santa Maria Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets SBBC Santa Maria Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%SBBC Santa Maria % of degrees in security and law enforcement
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%SBBC Santa Maria % of degrees in office and administration
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 11%SBBC Santa Maria Female % of student body
Minority % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%SBBC Santa Maria Minority % of student body
Number of degree programs
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 18%SBBC Santa Maria Number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus library

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