Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara City College was formed by the Santa Barbara High School Area in 1909, making it one of the oldest community institutions in California. It is a comprehensive community college providing the south coast of Santa Barbara County. The college endeavours to build a socially conscious society where knowledge and respect empower individuals to transform the world. It is dedicated to the success of each student, delivers a diverse learning environment that inspires curiosity and discovery, promotes global accountability, and fosters opportunity for all.

The college presents over 155 degree and certificate programs, and trainings, in a wide range of career technical fields and transfer programs that provide the first two years of study concerning the baccalaureate degree. SBCC’s outstanding faculty is committed to master education in small classes where students have direct, one-on-one access to their professors during the year. The college has a wide range of associate degree and certificate programs, as well as transfer courses that provide the first two ... Read more

Santa Barbara City College was formed by the Santa Barbara High School Area in 1909, making it one of the oldest community institutions in California. It is a comprehensive community college providing the south coast of Santa Barbara County. The college endeavours to build a socially conscious society where knowledge and respect empower individuals to transform the world. It is dedicated to the success of each student, delivers a diverse learning environment that inspires curiosity and discovery, promotes global accountability, and fosters opportunity for all.

The college presents over 155 degree and certificate programs, and trainings, in a wide range of career technical fields and transfer programs that provide the first two years of study concerning the baccalaureate degree. SBCC’s outstanding faculty is committed to master education in small classes where students have direct, one-on-one access to their professors during the year. The college has a wide range of associate degree and certificate programs, as well as transfer courses that provide the first two years of study toward the baccalaureate degree. Santa Barbara is located on a 74-acre bluff. The campus overlooks the harbour and the Pacific Ocean. Students are attracted to the college under its outstanding faculty, small classes, state-of-the-art facilities, student assistance services and an incredible place.

Santa Barbara City College offers a wide range of scholarships to its existing, up-and-coming students. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of a combination of financial requirements, academic performance and community/campus participation. Scholarships are only one form of financial assistance available to students. To be eligible for other forms of financial assistance, students can either complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or the California Dream Act. Instate students may be eligible to waive their enrolment fees and can complete the California College Promise Grant.