Santa Barbara City College, so known as SBCC, is a publicly funded community college located in the city of Santa Barbara, California, USA. The community college was established in the year of 1909 by the Santa Barbara High School District, which makes the college one of the oldest beauty colleges in California. During World War 1, the college got discontinued. Then the Santa Barbara State Normal School took over the administration and regulation and reopened the city community college.&nbsp;

The Santa Barbara State Normal School is none other than the current University Of California, Santa Barbara. Later in the year 1946, the community college got reorganized by the High School District, which renamed the institution the Santa Barbara Junior College. But the Santa Barbara Board of Education decided to change its name to the Santa Barbara City College in 1959.&nbsp;

Programs:

<ul>
	<li>Liberal arts and sciences</li>
	<li>Biological and physical sciences</li>
	<li>Humanities</li>
	<li>Economics</li>
	<li>Psychology</li>
	<li>Business administration and management</li>
	<li>Criminal justice/law enforcement administration</li>
	<li>Art/art studies</li>
	<li>Anthropology</li>
	<li>Computer science</li>
	<li>Sales, distribution, and marketing operations</li>
	<li>Journalism</li>
	<li>Philosophy</li>
	<li>Animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects</li>
	<li>Radio and television</li>
	<li>Accounting technology/technician and bookkeeping</li>
	<li>Cinematography and film/video production</li>
	<li>Geography</li>
	<li>Ethnic studies</li>
	<li>American sign language</li>
	<li>English language and literature</li>
	<li>Interior design</li>
	<li>Graphic design</li>
	<li>Music</li>
	<li>Cooking and related culinary arts</li>
	<li>Drama and dramatics/theatre arts</li>
	<li>Real estate</li>
	<li>Cosmetology/cosmetologist</li>
	<li>Astronomy</li>
	<li>Health and physical education/fitness</li>
	<li>Film/cinema/video studies</li>
	<li>Hospitality administration/management</li>
</ul>

Facts

<ul>
	<li>The community college is currently located on the land site which was used to be the former site of the University Of California, Santa Barbara.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Santa Barbara City College was also awarded the Aspen Prize for community college excellence in 2013.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>There are over 2000 international students starting every academic year in the community college.</li>
	<li>Santa Barbara City College is a fully accredited community college that offers over 155 degree and certificate programs.</li>
	<li>Provides training in a wide range of career technical fields, and transfer programs that provide the first two years of study toward the baccalaureate degree.</li>
</ul>

About

On-Campus accommodation:

*Santa Barbara City College does not own any student housing.

Off-Campus accommodation:

The University&nbsp;assists its students in the selection of off-campus housing options. It provides a list of information about various housing facilities available, their website information, area details, price, amenities, price, contact details, any other important details.Students can rent any flat or different types of apartments like private apartments, shared apartments, studio apartments, etc. depending on their budget and interest. The average cost of an apartment ranges between 800&nbsp;USD.

Accommodation

Some notable Alumni:

<ul>
	<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaime_Ambriz">Jaime Ambriz</a>&nbsp;- Former professional Soccer Player</li>
	<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dylan_Axelrod">Dylan Axelrod</a>&nbsp;- Major League Baseball Player</li>
	<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phillip_Gonyea">Philip Gonyea</a>&nbsp;-&nbsp; Drummer for Los Angeles heavy metal band Before The Mourning</li>
	<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katy_Perry">Katy Perry</a>&nbsp;- American Singer, Songwriter</li>
</ul>

Alumni

Application Portal:&nbsp;Apply online<a href="https://www.applytexas.org/adappc/gen/c_start.WBX" target="_blank">&nbsp;</a>at the official website. 
Application Fee:&nbsp;75 USD (6,000 INR)

Admission Requirements:

<ul>
	<li>All applicants must have the equivalent of a 2.00 U.S. GPA or higher.&nbsp;A high school diploma is not required for students who are 18 years old or older.</li>
	<li>All applicants must be 17 years old or older by their first semester start date.&nbsp; Students who are under 18 must submit a copy of the &quot;minor forms&quot; below with their application, and a copy of their high school diploma before the program start date.</li>
	<li>English Proficiency Requirement&nbsp;for admission to the Academic Program. There are several options for you to meet our requirement (i.e. coursework, language school, standardized tests, etc.). We do not require TOEFL/IELTS.</li>
	<li>Our English Language Training Program is currently on hold. Contact us to inquire about other options.</li>
	<li>Transfer students from U.S. language schools must have 80% attendance or higher at the language school and meet one of the English Proficiency Requirements.</li>
	<li>Sufficient funding for the estimated cost of studies.</li>
</ul>

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester: Application opens in January 2023

Deadlines: June 1 for new students and June 15 for transfer/current F-1 students in the U.S.

Spring Semester

Deadlines:October 15 for new students and November 1 for transfer/current F-1 students in the U.S.&nbsp;

Application Procedure

Popular Majors/ Top fields of study:

Santa Barbara City College offers a wide range of educational programs, including associate degree, certificate programs, certificate of achievement, and transfer programs. The transfer program offers the education equivalent to the first two years of study in the baccalaureate degree in higher education institutions. Some of the popular programs offered by the college are:

<ul>
	<li>Associate degree in Arts</li>
	<li>Associate degree in Science</li>
	<li>Associate degree in Accounting</li>
	<li>Associate degree in Arts for Transfer</li>
	<li>Associate degree in Science for Transfer</li>
	<li>Certificate of Achievement</li>
	<li>Skill Competency Award&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Certificate of Competency</li>
</ul>

Student Clubs:

The campus of the community college comprises more than 30 student clubs and organizations. Students can easily join these clubs and have a better studying and living experience at the college&rsquo;s campus. The college also has 20 varsity sports teams under its name of basketball, hockey, lacrosse, soccer, baseball, softballs, volleyball, etc.

Part-Time Jobs:

Many international students at SBCC opt for some part-time jobs in aid to their financial situations. Students who are studying at a degree level can do part-time jobs of a maximum of 20 hours per week. They are allowed to work full time only on their vacations, while any kind of self-employment jobs such as freelance or personal business is not allowed for the students.

Campus

Santa Barbara Community College is one of the popular colleges in California, USA. With an education history of over 100 years, the community college works and thrives for the objective for which it was established, that was to provide opportunity and quality education to any aspiring individual. The college has grown and earned its share of name throughout the country, as well as on international platform, still the college&#39;s objective is to offer a lot more because there is always room for betterment and growth, professionally as well as personally.&nbsp;

Conclusion

Some notable faculty:

<ul>
	<li><a href="https://www.sbcc.edu/english/facultystaff.php">Baxton, Jennifer:</a> Associate Professor (English, Composition and Literature)</li>
	<li><a href="https://www.sbcc.edu/english/facultystaff.php">Bell, Barbara:</a> Associate Professor&nbsp;(English, Composition and Literature) &nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
	<li><a href="https://www.sbcc.edu/english/facultystaff.php">Boggs, Sarah:</a> Assistant Professor&nbsp;(English, Composition and Literature)&nbsp;</li>
	<li><a href="https://www.sbcc.edu/english/facultystaff.php">Brausch, James:</a> Instructor&nbsp;(English, Composition and Literature)</li>
	<li><a href="https://www.sbcc.edu/english/facultystaff.php">Brinkman, Debra:</a> Instructor (English, Composition and Literature)</li>
</ul>

Faculty

Available Scholarships:

The community college offers financial aid to its students through several scholarships, awards, grants, etc. Around 87% of students receive some kind of financial aid every academic year, including international students as well as. The community college also offers 2 years of free tuition and stationery supplies to local High School graduates. Apart from that, the college offers over 200 scholarships every academic year. Some of the popular scholarships offered by the college are:&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>California College Promise Grant</li>
	<li>SBCC California College Promise</li>
	<li>Cal Grants</li>
	<li>Academic Overseas Study Abroad Scholarships</li>
</ul>

Note: These scholarships may vary from time to time.

Financial Aid

Santa Barbara City College is currently located on land site which was used to be the former site of University Of California, Santa Barbara. The current land spirit of the community college is over 78 acres of green luscious land. With being close to the harbour and near the Pacific Ocean, the college also provides a very coastal and exotic view for its campus. The campus of the college comprises several remarkable academics as well as administrative buildings.

It also offers some essential academic facilities like student centres, computer labs, practical labs and quality classrooms with an average size of 20 students. The Student to Faculty ratio class is around 20:1 for better learning experience.

Library:

The Luria Library is a vital, popular, active center of student learning on SBCC&rsquo;s campus. The library provides:

<ul>
	<li>37,760 square foot Library has a 35-seat classroom for library instruction</li>
	<li>Seven group-study rooms</li>
	<li>51 desktop computers for student use</li>
	<li>50 laptops available for 4-hour checkout, and there is wireless capability throughout.</li>
</ul>

The library has 550 seating options. Over 90,000 titles, 89 subscriptions to print periodicals, and 8 subscriptions to newspapers are available at the Library at the moment. This assortment incorporates more than 120,000 electronic books and memberships to 55 electronic databases, which provide access to at least 60,000 full-text periodicals.

The library not only provides all of the standard library services, but it also promotes cultural and academic activities by hosting events centered on students, such as poetry readings, exhibits, club meetings, and activities, and by promoting departments and campus programs through displays and social media.

Fitness Facilities:

The Life Fitness Center has:

The&nbsp;cardiovascular&nbsp;area features:

<ul>
	<li>Recumbent bikes</li>
	<li>Treadmills</li>
	<li>Rower</li>
	<li>Elliptical cross trainers</li>
	<li>Arm ergometer.</li>
</ul>

The&nbsp;strength training&nbsp;area features:

<ul>
	<li>Plate loaded and selectorized equipment for every muscle group</li>
	<li>Power racks</li>
	<li>Barbells</li>
	<li>Dumbbells</li>
	<li>Olympic platforms</li>
	<li>Resistance bands</li>
	<li>Stability balls</li>
	<li>Kettle bells</li>
	<li>Olympic barbells</li>
	<li>Power lifting barbells</li>
	<li>Training barbells</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

Theatre Facilities:

The Drama Music Building, which was constructed in 1977, was a cutting-edge training and performance facility where young actors, musicians, technicians, and craft people could learn about and test their abilities in the performing arts. After 32 years, the university began a major renovation that brought the complex back to &quot;like new&quot; condition and resulted in numerous improvements for present and future students. Award-winning theatre architect John Sergio Fisher was in charge of the project.

Some of the improvements in the Garvin Theatre are new seats, side entrances, a cross-over aisle, handrails, larger bathrooms, a roomier lobby and box office with all areas designed to be fully accessible 
&nbsp;

Infrastructure

The community college is located on Cliff drive in Santa Barbara city, California. Located on the bank of California Riviera, Santa Barbara has a very coastal, exotic, and vibrant environment. This coastal city is quite popular and one of the hot tourist spots among international travelers in California.&nbsp;

Important Landmarks/places nearby:

<ul>
	<li>Santa Barbara Zoo</li>
	<li>Santa Barbara Museum of Art</li>
	<li>Old Mission Santa Barbara 1786</li>
	<li>Stearns Wharf</li>
	<li>Santa Barbara Botanic Garden</li>
</ul>

Crime Rate:

The city of Santa Barbara is quite peaceful and safe for the residents as well as international students. According to the last annual report from Santa Barbara&#39;s federal authority, there were around 9 crimes reported per 14000 enrolled students. The administration of the community college takes the security of their students with serious concerns and regulates proper norms to ensure their safety.&nbsp;

Transportation

Nearby Airports:

The city of Santa Barbara has a domestic airport named Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, which connects the city to other major cities of the USA. The nearest international airport from the college campus is the Los Angeles International Airport, which is around 85 miles from campus.&nbsp;

Nearest train station:

The nearest train station from the college&#39;s campus is the Santa Barbara Station, which is around 10 minutes of traveling distance in the west from campus.&nbsp;

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Location

Around 90% of the graduate students at the Santa Barbara Communty&nbsp;College are employed within the six months of their degree completion.

The major sectors in which the students&nbsp;are most likely to get recruited are:

<ul>
	<li>Arts &amp; Sciences</li>
	<li>Nursing Sector</li>
	<li>Health Sciences Sector</li>
	<li>Accounting</li>
	<li>Business Management</li>
</ul>

Placements

Weather Insights:

<ul>
	<li>The city of Santa Barbara has a Mediterranean coastal climate.</li>
	<li>The summer seasons are warm and sunny while the winter seasons are cold and windy.</li>
	<li>The average annual temperature of the city is around 14&deg;C.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Weather

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The community college is currently located on the land site which was used to be the former site of the University Of California, Santa Barbara. 

Santa Barbara City College was also awarded the Aspen Prize for community college excellence in 2013.

There are over 2000 international students starting every academic year in the community college.

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Computer Applications and Office Management, Associate in Science (AS): Emphasis in Business Software Specialist

Computer Applications and Office Management, Certificate of Achievement (C): Emphasis in Business Software Specialist

Computer Applications and Office Management, Associate in Science (AS): Emphasis in Office Management

Computer Applications and Office Management, Certificate of Achievement (C): Emphasis in Office Management

Information Technology Management, Skills Competency Award (SCA)

Cancer Information Management, Associate in Science (AS)

Cancer Information Management, Certificate of Achievement (C)

Health Information Technology, Associate of Science (AS)

Cloud Computing Architect, Certificate of Achievement (C)

Computer Information Systems, Associate in Science Degree (AS): Emphasis in System Administration

Microsoft Windows System Administration and Security, Skills Competency Award (SCA)

Computer Information Systems, Associate in Science Degree (AS)

Computer Network Engineering, Associate in Science (AS)

Computer Science, Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T)

Computer Science, Associate of Science (AS)

Computer Network Engineering,Certificate of Achievement (C)

Computer Science, Certificate of Achievement (C)

Computer Proficiency Online, Skills Competency Award (SCA)

Environmental Horticulture, Associate in Science (AS), Ecological Restoration and Management Emphasis

Web Marketing and Media Design, Skills Competency Award (SCA)

Business Administration, Associate in Science (AS): Entrepreneurship Emphasis

Business Administration, Certificate of Achievement (C): Entrepreneurship Emphasis

Business Communications, Skills Competency Award (SCA)

Business Administration, Skills Competency Award (SCA): Level I

Business Administration, Skills Competency Award (SCA): Level II

Business Administration 2.0, Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T)

Business Administration, Associate in Science (AS)

Business Administration, Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T)

International Business, Associate in Arts (AA)

International Business, Certificate of Achievement (C)

PC Support and Network Management, Certificate of Achievement (C)

International Marketing: Fashion and Beauty, Skills Competency Award (SCA)

Healthcare Data Analytics, Certificate of Achievement (C)

Database Programming and Applications Development, Certificate of Achievement (C)

Data Analytics, Skills Competency Award (SCA)

International Marketing Communication, Skills Competency Award (SCA)

Microsoft SQL Server Database Administration, Skills Competency Award (SCA)

Sales and Marketing, Skills Competency Award (SCA)

Marketing, Associate in Arts (AA)

Marketing, Certificate of Achievement (C)

Environmental Horticulture, Associate in Science (AS), Landscape Design Emphasis

Graphic Design and Photography, Associate in Arts (AA): Graphic Design Concentration

Theatre Arts, Associate in Arts (AA): Design/Lighting and/or Costuming/Makeup

Graphic Design and Photography, Certificate of Achievement (C): Graphic Design Concentration

Entrepreneurship, Skills Competency Award (SCA): Web Design - Level I

Entrepreneurship, Skills Competency Award (SCA): Web Design - Level II

Graphic Design, Skills Competency Award (SCA): Entrepreneur I

Graphic Design, Skills Competency Award (SCA): Entrepreneur II

Interior Design: Part 1, Skills Competency Award (SCA)

Interior Design: Part 2, Skills Competency Award (SCA)

Media Design and Development, Skills Competency Award (SCA)

Interior Design, Associate of Arts (AA)

Interior Design, Certificate of Achievement (C)

Introduction to Graphic Design, Certificate of Achievement (C)

Game Design, Department Award (D)

Accounting Assistant/Bookkeeper, Level II, Certificate of Achievement (C)

Accounting Assistant/Bookkeeper, Level III, Certificate of Achievement (C)

Accounting Assistant/Bookkeeper, Level IV, Certificate of Achievement (C)

Advanced Photo Design, Skills Competency Award (SCA)

Motion Graphics and Broadcast Design, Skills Competency Award (SCA)

Photo Design II, Skills Competency Award (SCA)

Photo Design, Skills Competency Award (SCA)

Accounting, Associate in Science (AS)

Automotive Service and Technology, Associate in Science (AS)

Finance, Associate in Arts (AA)

Accounting Assistant/Bookkeeper, Level I, Certificate of Achievement (C)

Automotive Service and Technology, Certificate of Achievement (C)

Finance, Certificate of Achievement (C)

Costume Crafts and Design, Certificate of Achievement (C)

Film, Television and Electronic Media, Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T)

Creative Writing, Certificate of Achievement (C): Professional Writing Emphasis

Art History, Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)

Art, Associate in Arts (AA): Emphasis in Art History

Physical Education, Associate of Arts (AA): Athletic/Personal Fitness Training Emphasis

Art History, Certificate of Achievement (C)

Environmental Horticulture, Associate in Science (AS), Nursery and Greenhouse Technology Emphasis

English, Associate in Arts (AA)

English, Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)

History, Associate in Arts (AA)

History, Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)

Natural History, Associate in Science (AS)

Creative Writing, Certificate of Achievement (C): General Emphasis

Natural History, Department Award (D)

American Sign Language, Associate in Arts (AA)

Environmental Horticulture, Associate in Science (AS), Landscape Contracting C-27 License Emphasis

Home Health Aide, Skills Competency Award (SCA)

Human Resource Hospitality Specialist, Skills Competency Award (SCA)

Film and Media Studies, Associate in Arts (AA)

Physical Education, Associate of Arts (AA)

Environmental Horticulture, Certificate of Achievement (C)

Film and Media Studies, Certificate of Achievement (C)

Administration of Justice, Associate in Science (AS): Criminology Emphasis

Film Production, Associate in Arts (AA)

Law and Society, Associate in Arts (AA): Criminal Justice Emphasis

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Associate in Arts (AA): Social and Behavioral Sciences Emphasis

Santa Barbara City College: Ranking, Programs, Scholarships & Fees

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Rank

Feb/Sep

Intake

USD 13650

Cost of Living

All Courses

Computer Applications and Office Management, Associate in Science (AS): Emphasis in Business Software Specialist

UG Degree/Bachelors

Computer Applications and Office Management, Certificate of Achievement (C): Emphasis in Business Software Specialist

UG Certificate/Diploma

Computer Applications and Office Management, Associate in Science (AS): Emphasis in Office Management

UG Degree/Bachelors

Computer Applications and Office Management, Certificate of Achievement (C): Emphasis in Office Management

UG Certificate/Diploma

Information Technology Management, Skills Competency Award (SCA)

UG Certificate/Diploma

Cancer Information Management, Associate in Science (AS)

UG Degree/Bachelors

Cancer Information Management, Certificate of Achievement (C)

UG Certificate/Diploma

Health Information Technology, Associate of Science (AS)

UG Degree/Bachelors

Cloud Computing Architect, Certificate of Achievement (C)

UG Certificate/Diploma

Computer Information Systems, Associate in Science Degree (AS): Emphasis in System Administration

UG Degree/Bachelors

Microsoft Windows System Administration and Security, Skills Competency Award (SCA)

UG Certificate/Diploma

Computer Information Systems, Associate in Science Degree (AS)

UG Degree/Bachelors

Computer Network Engineering, Associate in Science (AS)

UG Degree/Bachelors

Computer Science, Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T)

UG Degree/Bachelors

Computer Science, Associate of Science (AS)

UG Degree/Bachelors

Santa Barbara City College: Ranking, Programs, Scholarships & Fees

#1280

Rank

Feb/Sep

Intake

USD 13650

Cost of Living

All Courses

Computer Applications and Office Management, Associate in Science (AS): Emphasis in Business Software Specialist

UG Degree/Bachelors

Computer Applications and Office Management, Certificate of Achievement (C): Emphasis in Business Software Specialist

UG Certificate/Diploma

Computer Applications and Office Management, Associate in Science (AS): Emphasis in Office Management

UG Degree/Bachelors

Computer Applications and Office Management, Certificate of Achievement (C): Emphasis in Office Management

UG Certificate/Diploma

Information Technology Management, Skills Competency Award (SCA)

UG Certificate/Diploma

Cancer Information Management, Associate in Science (AS)

UG Degree/Bachelors

Cancer Information Management, Certificate of Achievement (C)

UG Certificate/Diploma

Health Information Technology, Associate of Science (AS)

UG Degree/Bachelors

Cloud Computing Architect, Certificate of Achievement (C)

UG Certificate/Diploma

Computer Information Systems, Associate in Science Degree (AS): Emphasis in System Administration

UG Degree/Bachelors

Microsoft Windows System Administration and Security, Skills Competency Award (SCA)

UG Certificate/Diploma

Computer Information Systems, Associate in Science Degree (AS)

UG Degree/Bachelors

Computer Network Engineering, Associate in Science (AS)

UG Degree/Bachelors

Computer Science, Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T)

UG Degree/Bachelors

Computer Science, Associate of Science (AS)

UG Degree/Bachelors

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