Santa Barbara City College Demographics & Diversity Overview

58%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
14%
International
1
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Santa Barbara City College has a diverse student body with 58% students of color and 14% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
39.7%(7,092)
Hispanic
34.4%(6,147)
African American
2.3%(410)
Asian
5.5%(985)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(42)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(52)
Two or More Races
5.8%(1,035)
Unknown
11.8%(2,114)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color58%
Total Enrollment18,586
International Students14%

Cultural Engagement

Santa Barbara City College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Santa Barbara City College has a gender distribution of 56% female students and 44% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.6%(8,099)
Women
56.4%(10,487)

Gender Statistics

Men8,099

44% of total enrollment

Women10,487

56% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Santa Barbara City College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 36% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 16% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
10.6%(1,312)
18-19
35.3%(4,362)
20-21
19.0%(2,345)
22-24
10.3%(1,276)
25+
24.7%(3,050)

Age Diversity Insights

36%

Traditional Age (18-21)

16%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Santa Barbara City College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 14% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 117% in-state residents, -31% out-of-state students, and 14% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
89.3%(2,126)
International
10.7%(255)

Regional Representation

In-State2,126

117% of student body

International255

14% of student body

States Represented

1 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

58%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

14%

International

Age Diversity

16%

Non-Traditional Age