Santa Barbara City College, or SBCC, is a two-year community college founded in 1909. The campus covers 74 acres. SBCC offers associate degrees in English, social sciences, computer science, engineering, physics, and occupational and technological training. The college enrolls more than 15,000 students.
The Channels is the student-run newspaper of Santa Barbara City College. Some of the alumni of the college have gone on to become famous personalities including figures like Eion Bailey, American actor; Ozzy Lusth, of Survivor: Cook Islands and Survivor: Micronesia; and Airin Older, bassist of Sugarcult.
SBCC offers more than 15 sports for men and women. The sports teams are nicknamed the Vaqueros.
Santa Barbara City College is found in Santa Barbara, CA. Santa Barbara is a small city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Santa Barbara City College.
The school is known for its programs in liberal arts.
Santa Barbara City College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Santa Barbara City College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 21,632 in 2007-2008 at the school. A large number of students at Santa Barbara City College are 40 years old or older.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Santa Barbara City College
721 Cliff Drive
Santa Barbara, CA 93109-2394
General Phone: (805) 965-0581
http://www.sbcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 984 | liberal arts and sciences, speech and rhetoric, economics, Spanish language, political science, international relations, English, history, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 192 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic, home health aide |
| Medical Support and Technology | 95 | medical coding, radiographer, sonography and ultrasound tech |
| Business and Management | 86 | sales and marketing, business management, international business, small business management, accounting, banking, business |
| Medical Administration | 39 | medical records tech |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 37 | cosmetology |
| Family and Social Work | 35 | child development |
| Therapy and Counseling | 31 | psychology, substance abuse counseling |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 30 | computer science, information technology, computer networking, computer support, computer and info science, computer graphics, computer programming |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 29 | culinary arts |
| Transportation | 29 | professional diver |
| Science | 21 | physics, biology, chemistry, geology |
| Media | 19 | digital communications, journalism, animation and special effects, broadcast journalism, communication and journalism |
| Mechanics and Repair | 18 | automobile mechanics |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 16 | cinematography, film studies |
| Engineering Technician | 15 | drafting, water quality and recycling tech |
| Art Studies | 14 | art studies |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 13 | landscaping, applied horticulture, plant nursery |
| Mathematics | 12 | mathematics |
| Engineering | 12 | engineering |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 12 | criminal justice and police |
| Design | 8 | interior design, graphic design |
| Religion and Philosophy | 6 | philosophy |
| Office and Administration | 6 | administrative assistant |
| Hospitality | 4 | hospitality management |
| Music | 4 | music, music management |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 3 | real estate |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 2 | health and physical education |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 1 | environmental studies |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 1 | theatre design, drama |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 0 | science tech |
| Construction Trades | 0 | electrician |
| Medicine | 0 | medical preparatory |
| Education and Teaching | 0 | education courses |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 0 | crop production |
Number of programs and degrees for Santa Barbara City College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,344 | 65 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 227 | 23 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 203 | 11 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 48 |
In 2007-2008, Santa Barbara City College had a total enrollment of 21,632 students (11,218 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 52% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 28% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 10% |
| 65+ | 7% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 51 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Santa Barbara, 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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 630 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,068 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,566 |
Financial Aid:
Santa Barbara City College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 128500)
Santa Barbara City College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 86 | 91 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 28 | 32 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 22 | 43 |
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 | academic year | 117 | $81,933 | 129 | $77,613 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 117 | $81,933 | 129 | $77,613 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Crop Production
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, Other
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Plant Nursery Operations and Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
French Language and Literature
Geography
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Broadcast Journalism
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Journalism
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Film/Cinema Studies
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Santa Barbara City College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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