by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Santa Barbara City College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Santa Barbara City College came in at $1,240 a year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $10,432. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
The fees portion of those totals amounted to $136 in-state and $664 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,104 | $9,768 |
| Fees | $136 | $664 |
| Total | $1,240 | $10,432 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and does not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What does Santa Barbara City College cost if you attend part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To put that price in context, here is how Santa Barbara City College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Relative to the national field, Santa Barbara City College is a relative bargain.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the Santa Barbara City College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Take a look at how tuition at Santa Barbara City College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,104 | $8,472 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,104 | $8,760 |
| One Year Ago | $1,104 | $9,528 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,104 | $9,768 |
The chart here shows how tuition at SBCC has tracked over the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition moved up 2.5%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $10,694 next year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 0.22%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $1,242. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 5.43%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $10,998.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $1,242 | $10,998 |
| In 2 Years | $1,244 | $11,594 |
| In 3 Years | $1,246 | $12,223 |
| In 4 Years | $1,248 | $12,886 |
| In 5 Years | $1,250 | $13,585 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $47,701, compared with about $4,980 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at Santa Barbara City College, visit the Santa Barbara City College Financial Aid page.
