Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) is a public community college established in 1909, located on a 74-acre campus overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Santa Barbara, California. As one of California’s oldest community colleges, SBCC offers over 240 associate degree and certificate programs, along with transfer pathways to more than 40 universities, including guaranteed admission to institutions like UC Santa Barbara and UC Los Angeles. The college serves a diverse student body of approximately 18,300 credit and noncredit students each semester. SBCC is recognized for its commitment to student success, equity, and innovation, providing comprehensive support services and a wide range of academic programs. Notably, it was a co-winner of the 2013 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, highlighting its achievements in student learning, degree completion, and labor market outcomes.