Santa Barbara is a city in California and its population is 202,401. There are 3 colleges near Santa Barbara, California - all public schools. 2 colleges are located in the city limit and 1 colleges are in 30 miles from Santa Barbara. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 1 school offers graduate programs.
A total of 50,689 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $22,460 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges).
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara City College 2.0 miles from Santa Barbara |
Public 2-4 years |
$10,432 ($1,240) | Not Offered | 12,334 | 24 to 1 |
| University of California-Santa Barbara 7.3 miles from Santa Barbara |
Public four-years |
$47,332 ($15,444) | $30,226 ($15,124) | 26,133 | 17 to 1 |
| Ventura College 29.8 miles from Santa Barbara |
Public 2-4 years |
$9,615 ($1,426) | Not Offered | 12,222 | 29 to 1 |
