Santa Barbara Business College-Bakersfield
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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 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 99 students
- Private-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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Attribute
School Resources
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
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
46 staff
308 staff

Student Body
The student population of Santa Barbara Business College-Bakersfield has declined by 70% 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 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
99 students
7,899 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
22:1

# Full-Time Students
99 students
1,660 students

# Part-Time Students
n/a
6,239 students


# Enrollment Undergraduate
349 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
99 students
1,580 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
1 students
54 students



# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
6,239 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a

% Asian
3%
14%

% Hispanic
64%
45%

% Black
5%
5%

% White
23%
26%

% Hawaiian
3%
n/a

% Two or more races
n/a
4%

% Non Resident races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
1%
3%


Diversity Score
0.53
0.70

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
32%
27%

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

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $14,642 is less than the state average of $20,540. The private state tuition has grown by 46% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,642
$20,540

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
86%

Median Debt for Graduates
$16,163
$10,500

Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,332
$6,239

Acceptance Rate
55%
80%

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 private state tuition is approximately $14,642.
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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