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Find Out the Total Santa Barbara City College Costs

How much does it cost to go to Santa Barbara City College?

On this page you'll get a better understanding of what college costs you'll actually have to pay out of pocket, which can vary widely based on where you live and your income level.

Why is Net Price Important?

Few students will pay the full advertised sticker price of Santa Barbara City College. The Net Price is an estimate of how much the average student actually pays to attend college for one year.

To calculate this number we take the total cost of attendance of Santa Barbara City College including tuition, fees, room, board and other expenses. Then we subtract out the average amount of aid awarded per student.

Undergraduate Net Price Unknown

We wanted to talk about the net price for all undergraduates (not just freshmen), but that information was not available for Santa Barbara City College.

Average Net Price for First Year Students

66% of freshman students paid in-state tuition. Of these in-state students, 52% received an average of $5,065 in grants and scholarships. This resulted in an average annual net price of $13,031 for off-campus students.

The following table explores the likelihood that you too will receive some common price-reducing aid, based on percentages.

Net Price by Aid GroupOn CampusOff CampusAt Home
1,576 Total Freshmen
988 (63%) did not receive any grants or scholarships.N/A$24,856$12,906
588 (37%) split a total of $2,951,172 for an average of $5,019 eachN/A$19,837$7,887
1,041 In-State Students
495 (48%) did not receive any grants or scholarships.N/A$18,096$6,146
546 (52%) split a total of $2,765,490 for an average of $5,065 eachN/A$13,031$1,081

The above refers to grants and scholarships from the college and/or the state, federal or local governments. Other sources of grant aid such as private scholarships are not included.

Actual Price Varies Based on Income

Family income can have a large impact on the amount of aid you receive, and thus, your net price.

The table below shows the average net price freshmen paid based on income level. Note that if the school offers in-state tuition, the lower in-state tuition has been used in the calculation.

Net Price by Family Income LevelIn-State Net Price
0-30k$6,058
30k-48k$6,423
48k-75k$10,386
75k-110k$13,055
110k +$14,352

The above table only includes the calculated net price for students that received some form of Title IV aid.

What is Title IV?

Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 establishes general rules that apply to the student financial assistance programs covering grants and loans.

College Costs for Freshmen Trend

Over a period of three years, the average net price paid by all freshmen at Santa Barbara City College has decreased by an average of 1.7% per year. This means that while total costs have remained about the same, the average aid given to freshmen has increased over this time period.

Net Price Trends at Santa Barbara City College

Is Net Price at Santa Barbara City College Below Average?

An overall average net price of $13,077 puts Santa Barbara City College below the national average of $20,398.

Financial Aid Packages Vary From Year to Year

Many schools offer more aid to first year students (freshmen) than they do to other undergraduates. Is that the case with this school?

Net Price Comparisons at Santa Barbara City College

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