Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara City College is one of the one hundred three public 2-year colleges in California. The campus is located in an urban area, in Santa Barbara.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 16,385 students attend the school. Every year 35% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Santa Barbara City College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $1,288, and fees were $86. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $8,240 and $86 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleSmall City |
Number of Students16,385 |
Student to Faculty Ratio27:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate60% |
Nursing Programs
The Santa Barbara City College Vocational Nursing program is approved by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians. The program is a three-semester program intended to qualify students to function as Licensed Vocational Nurses in a variety of clinical settings.
Students who successfully complete the program will receive a Certificate of Achievement and are eligible to apply to sit for the licensure examination to practice as a licensed vocational nurse.
Students can go on to earn the Associate in Science Degree in Vocational Nursing by completing the Certificate of Achievement as well as college requirements which include at least 18 units of General Education coursework.
Admission Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED equivalency certificate
- A minimum grade of ‘C’ in pre-requisite courses
- CNA certification or if expired recent CAN experience
Applications are accepted year round.
Accepted applicants will be required to submit a current CPR certification to be maintained throughout the program, pay for the malpractice insurance fee maintained by the and attend the orientation program meeting.
Successful applicants must complete the SBCC School of Nursing physical examination and proof of immunization within the 19 months of enrollment.
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 1 | 16 |
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 2 | 27 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges 01/01/1952 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1969 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $46/credit | |
In State Students | $46/credit | |
Out of State Students | $266/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $2,070 | $2,070 | $11,970 |
ADN | 70 | $3,220 | $3,220 | $18,620 |
BSN | 125 | $5,750 | $5,750 | $33,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 40% of Santa Barbara City College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 21% | $4,466 |
Other Federal Grant | 4% | $467 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 32% | $1,715 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 15% | $1,042 |
Federal Student Loans | 10% | $5,419 |
Private Loans | -- | -- |
$11,082
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$8,469 |
$30,001 to $48,000$7,956 |
$48,001 to $75,000$8,231 |
$75,001 to $110,000$8,352 |
Over $110,000$10,368 |
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Student Population
16,385
Undergrads
0
Graduates
8,672
Women
7,713
Men
40%
Full-time
60%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
38% |
Hispanic |
35% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
7% |
Non-resident alien |
6% |
Asian |
5% |
Two or more races |
5% |
Black/African American |
3% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- California State PTA Continuing Education Scholarship for School Nurses
- FNSNA Promise of Nursing Scholarships
- Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarships
- Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Scholarship Program
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and California state board of nursing.