by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what Santa Barbara City College charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. If you're looking for specific information on SBCC costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
In 2020-2021, the average out-of-state tuition and fees at Santa Barbara City College ran about $8,912 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. Those who hail from the state of California get a discount and only needed to pay $1,232 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $8,472 | $440 | $8,912 |
| In-State | $1,104 | $128 | $1,232 |
Santa Barbara City College tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
How much does Santa Barbara City College cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. Santa Barbara City College compares well with this national average since its average yearly cost in tuition and fees was $8,912 for out-of-state students.
Average in-state tuition and fees for schools across the country is $16,784 a year for undergraduate students. SBCC only charges $1,232 a year in for in-state undergraduates, making it relatively inexpensive when compared to the national average.
If you want to know how SBCC compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Far Western US | California | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Santa Barbara City College Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state Santa Barbara City College increased with an average annual rate of -3.34% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $1,151 if the growth keeps up.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of in-state tuition and fees for two years at SBCC to be $2,264, and $4,378 for four years.
Tuition and fees for out-of-state students have grown by about 2.56% in the past five years. This school year, students outside of the state will pay an estimated $9,374.
This would result in a total cost of $18,989 for two years and $38,963 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at SBCC.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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