Santa Barbara Business College-Bakersfield

5300 California Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93309
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
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School Highlights

Santa Barbara Business College-Bakersfield serves 99 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 99 students
  • In-state tuition: $14,642
  • Out-state tuition: $14,642
  • Acceptance Rate: 55%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 2:1
  • Minority enrollment: 77%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Santa Barbara Business College-Bakersfield ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Santa Barbara Business College-Bakersfield
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
46 staff
312 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Santa Barbara Business College-Bakersfield has declined by 67% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 has decreased from 7:1 over five years.
The Santa Barbara Business College-Bakersfield diversity score of 0.53 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
99 students
7,900 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
21:1
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# Full-Time Students
99 students
1,661 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
6,239 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
349 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
99 students
1,646 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
1 students
54 students
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CA All Graduation Breakdown
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
6,288 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
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% Asian
3%
13%
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% Hispanic
63%
45%
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% Black
5%
5%
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% White
23%
26%
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% Hawaiian
3%
n/a
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% Two or more races
n/a
4%
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% Non Resident races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.53
0.71
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
32%
27%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.38%
1.92%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,900
$34,700
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $14,642 is more than the state average of $1,993. The in-state tuition has grown by 46% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $14,642 is more than the state average of $7,120. The out-state tuition has grown by 46% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$14,642
$1,993
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$14,642
$7,120
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
86%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$16,163
$10,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,332
$6,239
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Acceptance Rate
55%
80%
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Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Santa Barbara Business College-Bakersfield cost?
Santa Barbara Business College-Bakersfield's tuition is approximately $14,642 for In-State students and $14,642 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Santa Barbara Business College-Bakersfield?
The acceptance rate of Santa Barbara Business College-Bakersfield is 55%, which is lower than the state average of 80%.
What is Santa Barbara Business College-Bakersfield's ranking?
Santa Barbara Business College-Bakersfield ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 99 students
  • In-state tuition: $14,642
  • Out-state tuition: $14,642
  • Acceptance Rate: 55%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 2:1
  • Minority enrollment: 77%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

Kern County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.61, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Kern County, CA is California Aeronautical University. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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