Santa Barbara Business College-Santa Maria

303 E Plaza Dr Ste 1
Santa Maria, CA 93454
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  • 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 89 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five years.
Santa Barbara Business College-Santa Maria(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate'sAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty11 staff308 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Santa Barbara Business College-Santa Maria has declined by 56% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five years.
The Santa Barbara Business College-Santa Maria diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment89 students8,365 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio8:124:1
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# Full-Time Students89 students2,015 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan		--
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% Asian
6%
12%
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% Hispanic
62%
47%
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% Black
3%
6%
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% White
26%
23%
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% Hawaiian
1%
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% Two or more races
1%
4%
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% Unknown races
1%
6%
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Diversity Score0.540.70
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College Completion Rate
37%
27%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$27,600$34,700
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $15,226 is more than the state average of $1,997. The in-state tuition has grown by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $15,226 is more than the state average of $7,123. The out-state tuition has grown by 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$15,226$1,997
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Out-State Tuition Fees$15,226$7,123
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid100%79%
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Median Debt for Graduates$12,000$10,376
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Median Debt for Dropouts$3,668$6,000
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Acceptance Rate49%80%
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Source: 2020 (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 College
    Public
    11,894 students | 0.80 Mi800 South College Drive
    Santa Maria, CA 93454
    (805) 922-6966     0.8011,894
  • Laurus College
    Private for-profit
    926 students | 26.50 Mi81 Higuera St Ste 110
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
    (805) 267-1690     26.50926
  • Cuesta College
    Public
    11,281 students | 27.70 MiHighway 1
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93403
    (805) 546-3100     27.7011,281
  • Santa Barbara City College
    Public
    14,133 students | 55.70 Mi721 Cliff Drive
    Santa Barbara, CA 93109
    (805) 965-0581     55.7014,133
  • Taft College
    Public
    5,968 students | 79.50 Mi29 Cougar Court
    Taft, CA 93268
    (661) 763-7700     79.505,968
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 89 students
  • In-state tuition: $15,226
  • Out-state tuition: $15,226
  • Acceptance Rate: 49%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 74%
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The average community college acceptance rate in California is 83%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

California community colleges have a diversity score of 0.70, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in California is Berkeley City College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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