by our College Data Analytics TeamCheck the current per-credit-hour tuition for part-time enrollment at Santa Barbara City College, alongside the full-time annual tuition and fees for comparison.
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For in-state part-time enrollment the rate is $46 a credit hour. Out-of-state part-time enrollment costs $407 a credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $46 | $407 |
Keep in mind that the per-credit-hour rate is the sticker price and does not factor in any financial aid or scholarships a student may qualify for.
As a comparison, full-time undergraduate tuition and fees at Santa Barbara City College are listed below.
Required fees account for 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 |
These figures are tuition and fees only — they do not include room and board costs.
Tuition at Santa Barbara City College has moved over the last few 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 |
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition rose 2.5%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $10,694 for the upcoming year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Add a yearly growth assumption to your budget so future years stay within reach.
A per-credit-hour figure is only part of the conversation — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Santa Barbara City College, visit the Santa Barbara City College Financial Aid page.
Comparing to full-time enrollment? See the Santa Barbara City College Tuition & Fees page.