Santa Barbara Business College-Santa Maria
Tel:
(805)922-8256
- In 1980, SBBCollege opened a campus in Santa Maria to better serve students in northern Santa Barbara County and San Luis Obispo County. The Santa Maria college campus quickly became a local college favorite along the central coast. The campus offers computer and medical labs and a learning resource center. Our technical college in Santa Maria serves the communities of santa maria, lompoc, arroyo grande, grover beach, nipomo, oceano, pismo beach, solvang, santa ynez, buellton, casmalia, guadalupe, los alamos, los olivos, new cuyama, san luis obispo, santa margarita, paso robles, morro bay, los osos, creston, bradley, atascadero, and other nearby areas. At Santa Barbara Business College, helping students prepare for new careers begins with an initial interview. By taking the time to personally meet with you, our representatives can help you discover a clear path for your field of study. Our staff is trained to listen to each student's personal interests and goals. After evaluating your needs, we will review the curriculum that is most appropriate for you, to provide the best opportunities for success in today's job market.
School Highlights
- Santa Barbara Business College-Santa Maria serves 204 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
- Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 68%.
- Santa Barbara Business College-Santa Maria is one of 3 community colleges within Santa Barbara County, CA.
- The nearest community college to Santa Barbara Business College-Santa Maria is Allan Hancock College (0.8 miles away).
Top Placements
Santa Barbara Business College-Santa Maria places among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:
- Category Attribute
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
School Overview
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Santa Barbara Business College-Santa Maria | (CA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 18 staff | 97 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 204 students | 7,516 students |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 44:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 204 students | 1,613 students |
| % Asian | 3% | 13% |
| % Hispanic | 69% | 37% |
| % White | 25% | 32% |
| % Hawaiian | 1% | - |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.73 |
| College Completion Rate (Year 2011) | 37% | 29% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $27,600 | $34,600 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Santa Barbara Business College-Santa Maria is Allan Hancock College (0.8 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Allan Hancock CollegePublic11,047 students | 0.80 Mi800 South College Drive
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805)922-6966 0.8011,047 - Cuesta CollegePublic9,221 students | 25.60 MiHighway 1
San Luis Obispo, CA 93403
(805)546-3100 25.609,221 - 17,927 students | 55.70 Mi721 Cliff Drive
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
(805)965-0581 55.7017,927 - Palo Verde CollegePublic3,446 students | 78.70 MiOne College Drive
Blythe, CA 92225
(760)921-5500 78.703,446
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