Santa Barbara City College
About
Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) is a public community college in Santa Barbara, California, United States. It opened in 1909 and is located on a 74-acre (30 ha) campus.
Outcomes & equity
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Pell equity
Non-Pell students graduate at a 14.0-point higher rate than Pell recipients.
What families actually pay
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Academic programs
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Top program families by completions
Enrollment & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Gender split
Race / ethnicity composition
Faculty
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
Santa Barbara City College vs IPEDS peer group
The peer institutions Santa Barbara City College selected for federal comparison reporting.
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectSanta Barbara City College | 34% | — | 12,334 | $10,029 | Community College |
Bergen Community College | — | — | 11,720 | $9,376 | Community College |
Blinn College District | — | — | 18,095 | $17,225 | Community College |
Cerritos College | — | — | 21,859 | $693 | Community College |
Chaffey College | — | — | 22,460 | $5,743 | Community College |
Citrus College | — | — | 10,429 | $3,800 | Community College |
College of the Sequoias | — | — | 14,494 | $29 | Community College |
Community College of Philadelphia | — | — | 12,926 | $13,306 | Community College |
Community College of Rhode Island | — | — | 12,275 | $5,240 | Community College |
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College | — | — | 20,123 | $4,907 | Community College |
CUNY LaGuardia Community College | — | — | 14,494 | $5,699 | Community College |
Diablo Valley College | — | — | 17,228 | $6,142 | Community College |
El Camino Community College District | — | — | 21,664 | $5,170 | Community College |
El Paso Community College | — | — | 25,567 | $4,154 | Community College |
Fullerton College | — | — | 19,521 | $8,090 | Community College |
Georgia State University-Perimeter College | — | 90.8% | 17,437 | $10,102 | Community College |
Glendale Community College | — | — | 12,075 | $7,461 | Community College |
Grossmont College | — | — | 14,440 | $2,755 | Community College |
Long Beach City College | — | — | 24,985 | $5,001 | Community College |
Merced College | — | — | 12,472 | $4,260 | Community College |
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City | — | — | 13,523 | $8,165 | Community College |
Moorpark College | — | — | 14,583 | $742 | Community College |
Nassau Community College | — | — | 12,301 | $5,736 | Community College |
Orange Coast College | — | — | 17,096 | $4,754 | Community College |
Pasadena City College | — | — | 24,597 | $3,123 | Community College |
Riverside City College | — | — | 21,730 | $4,026 | Community College |
Southwestern College | — | — | 20,986 | $10,893 | Community College |
Suffolk County Community College | — | — | 19,973 | $4,882 | Community College |
Tarrant County College District | — | — | 43,928 | $6,073 | Community College |
Wake Technical Community College | — | — | 24,609 | $6,935 | Community College |
| Peer group median | 34% | 90.8% | 17,333 | $5,470 |
Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
The Office of Institutional Research & Planning (IR) fosters and supports a college-wide culture of inquiry and evidence to inform decision-making for mission-focused, student-centered institutional transformation.
Visit IR office page- Keller Magenau, Ph.D.Executive Director
- Melanie Rogers, M.A.Senior Researcher
- Jordan Morris, B.S.Senior Research Data Warehouse Specialist
- Nicole Oldendick, M.S.Researcher, Career Education
Documents & reports (4)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- FactbookData Center - Santa Barbara City College2023The page is a centralized location for accessing Santa Barbara City College's institutional research data, including student achievement metrics, high school transitions, and other important reports such as the 2023 IPEDS Data Feedback Report and the Institutional Effectiveness Reports. The page also provides links to institutional planning and additional resources.sbcc.edu
- GlossaryOffice of Institutional Research and Planning (IRP) - Santa Barbara City CollegeThe Office of Institutional Research and Planning at Santa Barbara City College supports and promotes a data-driven culture across the college to enhance mission-focused and student-centered improvements. It plays a key role in institutional effectiveness through participatory governance, data report production, institutional planning, and administering college surveys. It further oversees institutional grant administration, accreditation processes, and maintains the college's focus on centering student voices. The Office also provides resources through a Data Center and guides on applying for institutional grants.sbcc.edu
- Strategic planSanta Barbara City College Strategic Plan2023Santa Barbara City College's 2023 Strategic Plan sets forth a roadmap for nurturing an inclusive campus climate that values equity, agility, and resilience. The plan focuses on delivering high-quality, innovative educational programs while fostering community partnerships and ensuring environmental sustainability. Key initiatives include enhancing student support services, improving fiscal responsibility, and cultivating a collaborative culture that supports diversity and equity across all levels of the college community.sbcc.edu
Grants & funding opportunities (1)
Federal grant awards and open funding opportunities awarded to this institution.
Notable alumni (9)
A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.
- Dylan AxelrodAthletics
- Ben HowlandAthletics
- Alma Martínez (footballer)Athletics
- Mansour bin Zayed Al NahyanPolitics
- Edward C. NoonanPolitics
- Chris PlanteMedia
- Elliot RodgerNotorious
- Grace TameAdvocacy
- Richard A. WalkerAcademia
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