Safety Score
0.81 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Santa Barbara, CA · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Santa Barbara City College
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 12,345-student campus.
- 0.81
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,500
- Rank of 3,050
- #182
- CA rank
- 12,345
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Santa Barbara City College reports 0.81 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,500 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 55% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.81
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,500
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 55%
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 9
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Santa Barbara City College increased from 5 to 9 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesSanta Barbara City College is a Public institution located in Santa Barbara, CA, enrolling approximately 12,345 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 18 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within CA, it ranks #182 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 12,345 enrolled students, this campus sits in the mid-sized institution bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Santa Barbara City College is "Burglary" with 11 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CA averaging 1.61 incidents per 1,000 students, Santa Barbara City College reports 50% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data is not separately reported, which typically indicates no on-campus residential housing subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 36 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#1500
Above-average safety
State Rank (CA)
#182
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
9
across 11 crime categories
Where Santa Barbara City College sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
1 safer than 55% of 1,807 ranked campuses
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
Santa Barbara City College percentile rank 50.8%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1500 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Santa Barbara City College reports 50% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $1,240
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $10,432
- Avg Net Price
- $11,315
- Median Debt
- $11,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 18%
Outcomes
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $35,744
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $47,647
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 64%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlySanta Barbara City College: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 125% (4 → 9 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Fondling | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
36 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
Santa Barbara City College vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
CA
Santa Barbara City College
0.81 incidents / 1,000 students
CO
Pikes Peak State College
1.05 incidents / 1,000 students
IL
College of Lake County
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs, CO · 12,388 enrolled
Safety Score 1.05
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL · 12,290 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
Kirtland Afb, NM · 12,268 enrolled
Safety Score 0.08
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH · 12,266 enrolled
Safety Score 6.20
Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY · 12,451 enrolled
Safety Score 0.72
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Santa Barbara City College nationally (rank #1500), regardless of size or state.
North Iowa Area Community College
Mason City, IA
National Rank #1499
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, NY
National Rank #1501
Southeast Technical College
Sioux Falls, SD
National Rank #1498
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson
Dickson, TN
National Rank #1502
Community College of Aurora
Aurora, CO
National Rank #1497
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Santa Barbara City College safe?
Santa Barbara City College has a safety score of 0.81 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,500 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Santa Barbara City College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Santa Barbara City College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CA.
Does Santa Barbara City College have fire safety data?
Fire safety data is not available for this institution, which may indicate it does not have on-campus residential facilities subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements.
Understanding Santa Barbara City College's Safety Profile
Santa Barbara City College in Santa Barbara, CA enrolls 12,345 students and has a safety score of 0.81 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1500 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 5 in 2022 to 9 in 2023.
What this means for you
Santa Barbara City College's 0.81 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Santa Barbara City College against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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