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Santa Barbara City College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate100%

Because SBCC is test-optional with a 100% acceptance rate, SAT or ACT scores are not the main admissions lever here. Put your energy into choosing a program, understanding placement requirements, and building the grades and credits that keep your transfer or degree goals on schedule.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Santa Barbara City College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Santa Barbara City College enrolls 12,334 undergraduates on an urban campus. SBCC has a 65% freshman retention rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 24:1.

Location

Santa Barbara, CA

Undergrad Enrollment12,334

Freshman Retention65%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio24:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Santa Barbara City College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

August 19

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

April 3

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional SBCC, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year for a retake and possible superscore improvement, since SBCC’s Regular Decision deadline is August 19 and fall retake scores are unlikely to arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

SBCC lists in-state tuition at $1,288 and out-of-state tuition at $11,396. To be considered for financial aid, submit the FAFSA by the April 3 priority deadline.

In-State Tuition$1,288

Out-of-State Tuition$11,396

Room and Board$22,086

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

SBCC lists out-of-state tuition at $11,396, while in-state tuition is $1,288. Room and board is estimated at $22,086, so living costs can be a larger part of the bill than tuition for many students. Actual costs will vary based on housing choices, fees, books, and financial need, and students should use SBCC’s aid process to estimate their net price.