Santa Barbara Business College-Bakersfield

5300 California Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93309
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School Highlights

Santa Barbara Business College-Bakersfield serves 272 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 45:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 75%.

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 staff145 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Santa Barbara Business College-Bakersfield has declined by 51% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five years.
The Santa Barbara Business College-Bakersfield diversity score of 0.52 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has grown by 18% over five years.
Total Enrollment272 students8,590 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio6:145:1
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# Full-Time Students272 students2,007 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
4%
12%
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% Hispanic
66%
43%
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% Black
8%
7%
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% White
18%
25%
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% Hawaiian
1%
-
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% Two or more races		-
4%
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% Unknown races
1%
4%
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Diversity Score0.520.73
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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 $19,072. The private state tuition has grown by 7% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$14,642$19,072
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid100%76%
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Median Debt for Graduates$20,936$10,063
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Median Debt for Dropouts$6,889$5,751
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Acceptance Rate55%85%
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Santa Barbara Business College-Bakersfield is San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield (0.5 miles away).
  • 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
    24,589 students | 6.10 Mi1801 Panorama Dr
    Bakersfield,  CA  93305
    (661) 395-4011     6.1024,589
  • Taft College
    Public
    6,155 students | 36.70 Mi29 Cougar Court
    Taft,  CA  93268
    (661) 763-7700     36.706,155
  • Antelope Valley College
    Public
    14,239 students | 45.60 Mi3041 West Ave K
    Lancaster,  CA  93536
    (661) 722-6300     45.6014,239
  • Porterville College
    Porterville College Photo
    Public
    4,285 students | 47.80 Mi100 E College Ave
    Porterville,  CA  93257
    (559) 791-2200     47.804,285
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 272 students
  • Private-state tuition: $14,642
  • Acceptance Rate: 55%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
  • Minority enrollment: 82%
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For California public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,458 per year for in-state students and $6,710 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $19,072 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in California is 84%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

California community colleges have a diversity score of 0.73, which is equal to the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in California is California College San Diego. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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