Santa Barbara City College
Our Vision
Santa Barbara City College strives to build a socially conscious community where knowledge and respect empower individuals to transform our world.
Our Mission
As a public community college dedicated to the success of each student . . .
Santa Barbara City College welcomes all students. The College provides a diverse learning environment and opportunities for students to enrich their lives, advance their careers, complete certificates, earn associate degrees, and transfer to four-year institutions.
The College is committed to fostering an equitable, inclusive, respectful, participatory, and supportive community dedicated to the success of every student.
Our Core Principles
Santa Barbara City College’s core principles guide all aspects of instruction, organization, and innovation:
• Student-centered policies, practices, and programs
• Participatory governance
• A psychologically and physically supportive environment
• Free exchange of ideas across a diversity of learners
• The pursuit of excellence in all college endeavors.
What's Nearby
Arts & Culture
- Free Walking Tour Santa Barbara (0.2 miles N)
- Santa Barbara Arts Collaborative (0.2 miles N)
- Santa Barbara Maritime Museum113 Harbor Way (0.3 miles SE)
- MOXI, the Wolf Museum of of Exploration and Innovation125 State St (0.6 miles NE)
Wine & Dine
- Lilly's Tacos310 Chapala St (0.6 miles NE)
- SB Roasting Company321 Motor Way (0.6 miles NE)
- D'angelo Bakery25 W Gutierrez St (0.6 miles NE)
- Backyard Bowls331 Motor Way (0.6 miles NE)
Shop & Stroll
- The Blue Door4 E. Yanonali St (0.6 miles NE)
- folio press & paperie301 Motor Way (0.6 miles NE)
- HOME Santa Barbara14 Parker Way (0.6 miles NE)
- Raoul Textiles136 State St (0.6 miles NE)
Stay & Play
- Buoy Water Club (0.2 miles N)
- Brisas Del Mar, Inn at the Beach223 E Castillo St (0.2 miles N)
- Santa Barbara Sailing Center133 Harbor Way (0.3 miles SE)
- The Eagle Inn232 Natoma Ave. (0.3 miles NE)