Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara City College is a public two-year institution located in Santa Barbara, California, in a small city setting. The college enrolls 18,586 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 38.33 out of 100. Its completion rate is 36% (IPEDS 2023), and its retention rate is 61% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers a diverse range of technical and vocational programs. Offerings include Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Animation/Interactive Technology/Video Graphics and Special Effects, Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician, Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, Building Construction Technology/Technician, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, and Diver/Professional and Instructor, available across one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year certificate levels.

Set on California's central coast, Santa Barbara City College serves one of the largest community college student populations in the region, offering career technical programs alongside a broad academic curriculum.