Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) is a public community college located in Santa Barbara, California. Founded in 1909, it is one of the oldest community colleges in California and serves students through transfer programs, career technical education, and continuing education. The college is known for its scenic ocean-view campus and strong academic programs that prepare students for transfer to four-year universities or entry into the workforce. SBCC operates multiple campuses including the Main Campus on Cliff Drive, the Schott Campus, and the Wake Campus. The college offers associate degrees, certificates, and non-credit programs across a wide range of disciplines. It has been recognized nationally for its student success rates and transfer pathways to universities including the University of California and California State University systems.