Santa Barbara Business College-Bakersfield

5300 California Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93309
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  • Santa Barbara Business College is a California technical school that helps people just like you learn marketable career skills. After all, without a good career, it can be difficult to enjoy all the wonderful things California has to offer. Santa Barbara Business College offers a number of programs in different career fields, not just in business but also in healthcare, computers and the legal profession. If you're interested in learning what it takes to become a successful graduate of Santa Barbara Business College-whether in California medical training or in a California business program-one of Santa Barbara Business College's career college programs might be the perfect answer to get you started on a new career.
School Highlights
  • Santa Barbara Business College-Bakersfield serves 562 students (100% of students are full-time).
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 68%.
  • Santa Barbara Business College-Bakersfield is one of 5 community colleges within Kern County, CA.
  • The nearest community college to Santa Barbara Business College-Bakersfield is San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield (0.5 miles away).

Top Placements

Santa Barbara Business College-Bakersfield places among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Santa Barbara Business College-Bakersfield(CA) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelFour or more yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate, for profitPublic
Total Faculty46 staff97 staff

Student Body

  • The student population of Santa Barbara Business College-Bakersfield has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The Santa Barbara Business College-Bakersfield diversity score of 0.44 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment562 students7,516 students
Student:Teacher Ratio12:144:1
# Full-Time Students562 students1,613 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
-
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% Asian
5%
13%
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% Hispanic
73%
37%
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% Black
3%
7%
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% White
16%
32%
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% Hawaiian
1%
-
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% Two or more races		-
3%
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Diversity Score0.440.73
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College Completion Rate
32%
29%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$24,900$34,600
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Finances and Admission

  • The private state tuition of $14,642 is less than the state average of $19,157. The private state tuition has grown by 25% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$14,642$19,157
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid96%78%
This chart display the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Santa Barbara Business College-Bakersfield and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in CA by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates$19,980$9,500
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Santa Barbara Business College-Bakersfield and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in CA by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2015)$8,068$5,500
Acceptance Rate (Year 2010)55%85%
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

  • College Location Mi. Students
  • San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield
    Private, for profit
    632 students | 0.50 Mi201 New Stine Rd.
    Bakersfield,  CA  93309
    (661) 834-0126     0.50632
  • Bakersfield College
    Bakersfield College Photo
    Public
    19,428 students | 6.10 Mi1801 Panorama Drive
    Bakersfield,  CA  93305
    (661) 395-4011     6.1019,428
  • Taft College
    Public
    5,217 students | 36.70 Mi29 Cougar Court
    Taft,  CA  93268
    (661) 763-7700     36.705,217
  • Antelope Valley College
    Public
    14,578 students | 45.60 Mi3041 West Ave K
    Lancaster,  CA  93536
    (661) 722-6300     45.6014,578
  • Porterville College
    Porterville College Photo
    Public
    3,853 students | 47.80 Mi100 E College Ave
    Porterville,  CA  93257
    (559) 791-2200     47.803,853
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Quick Stats (2020-21)
  • Students: 562 students
  • Private-state tuition: $14,642
  • Acceptance Rate: 55%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 84%
Did You Know?
For California public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,636 per year for in-state students and $6,797 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $19,157 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in California is 86%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

California community colleges have a diversity score of 0.73, which is higher than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in California is Coastline Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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