Santa Barbara Colleges and Universities

If your ideal college town includes a bumping nightlife and a primo view, look no further than Santa Barbara, California. Santa Barbara is a small, thriving city in the southern part of the state, about one hundred miles northwest of Los Angeles. Santa Barbara is a true college town with a vibrant art and music scene, as well as an alluring collection of parks and natural areas both within and outside of the city. The pleasant climate of Santa Barbara County attracts a number of tourists and permanent residents to the area. During the summer months, Santa Barbara's pristine beaches are filled with college students looking for fun, sun, and relaxation.

Santa Barbara colleges and universities have adopted the laidback southern California attitude that characterizes the region. The largest educational institution in the area, the University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB), has around 18,000 students. UCSB is frequently ranked among the top ten party schools in the nation. Whether you choose to party, study, or both, you can find a Santa Barbara college or university that suits you.



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Cultural Diversity in Santa Barbara

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Large Schools


Santa Barbara City College
University of California - Santa Barbara


Small Schools


Brooks Institute of Photography
Fielding Graduate University
Westmont College