Transfer Statistics

 

SBCC Transfer Success

Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) students transfer to colleges and universities throughout California and across the country. Each year, hundreds of students continue their educational journeys at University of California (UC) campuses, California State University (CSU) campuses, California private universities, and out-of-state institutions.

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SBCC ranks 6th among California's 116 community colleges in the number of students transferring to the University of California (UC) system.

Full-Year Transfer Enrollment

The following data reflect SBCC student transfers over three academic years, including fall and subsequent winter/spring terms.

Transfer Destination	2022–23	2023–24	2024–25
University of California (UC)	723	809	791
California State University (CSU)	497	520	540
California Private Universities	118	95	128
Out-of-State Institutions	451	441	410
Total Reported Transfers	1,789	1,865	1,869

2024–25 Transfer Highlights

During the 2024–25 academic year, SBCC reported 1,869 transfers to four-year institutions across the four destination categories.

• 791 transfers to University of California campuses

• 540 transfers to California State University campuses

• 128 transfers to California private institutions

• 410 transfers to out-of-state institutions

Data Availability

Transfer data for the 2025–26 academic year (Fall 2025 through Spring 2026) are not yet available for all transfer destinations. The most recent complete academic-year data presented are for 2024–25. This page will be updated as new data become available.

Data Sources

• University of California: UC Information Center – Admissions by Source School

• California State University: CSU Student Success Dashboard – Transfer Applications, Admissions & Enrollment

• California Private and Out-of-State Institutions: California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office (CCCCO) – Data Mart, Transfer Volume

Note: Each academic year includes the fall term and the subsequent winter/spring terms. Totals represent combined reported transfer enrollments across destination categories and may not reflect unduplicated students.

Last Updated: October 11, 2026