Santa Maria is a city in California and it is the county seat of Santa Barbara county. Its population is 140,545. There are 3 colleges near Santa Maria, California - 1 public and 2 private schools. 2 colleges are located in the city limit and 1 colleges are in 30 miles from Santa Maria. All schools provide undergraduate programs and no schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 11,618 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $20,790 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges).
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria 0.6 miles from Santa Maria |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$42,582 | Not Offered | 114 | 14 to 1 |
| Allan Hancock College 1.4 miles from Santa Maria |
Public 2-4 years |
$9,892 ($1,156) | Not Offered | 11,463 | 28 to 1 |
| Central California School of Continuing Education 25.5 miles from Santa Maria |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$9,895 | Not Offered | 41 | 12 to 1 |
