Santa Barbara, CA · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara City College (in-state) | $1,240 | — |
| CA average | $16,639 | -93% |
| National average | $18,082 | -93% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $1,240 | $4,960 |
| Out-of-state | $10,432 | $41,728 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Santa Barbara City College ranks 53 by in-state tuition among the 288 CA colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 741% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Santa Barbara City College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| East Los Angeles College | $1,238 |
| Los Angeles Harbor College | $1,238 |
| Los Angeles Pierce College | $1,238 |
| Los Angeles Southwest College | $1,238 |
In-state tuition at Santa Barbara City College is $1,240 per year; out-of-state students pay $10,432.
Santa Barbara City College in-state tuition is 93% below the CA average of $16,639.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Santa Barbara City College is 93% below that.
$1,240 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Santa Barbara City College comes to about $4,960 for an in-state student and $41,728 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Santa Barbara City College ranks 53 out of the 288 CA colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.