Santa Maria is a city in California and it is the county seat of Santa Barbara county. Its population is 140,545. There are 2 colleges near Santa Maria, California - all public schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 1 colleges are in 30 miles from Santa Maria. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 1 school offers graduate programs.
A total of 34,532 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $21,561 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges).
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allan Hancock College 1.4 miles from Santa Maria |
Public 2-4 years |
$9,892 ($1,156) | Not Offered | 11,463 | 28 to 1 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 28.1 miles from Santa Maria |
Public four-years |
$33,230 ($12,161) | $23,765 ($13,685) | 23,069 | 19 to 1 |
