A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at SBBCollege are mostly Hispanic with a smaller White population. The school has low racial diversity. 82% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
18%
|
| Black |
1%
|
| Hispanic |
77%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 250% more female students than male students enrolled at Santa Barbara Business College Santa Maria with a gender ratio of 78% women to 22% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, SBBCollege has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
22%
|
| Women |
78%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
22
|
| Women |
77
|
SBBCollege serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 83 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
83%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
17%
|
0% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 36.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=122852 IPEDS survey data for Santa Barbara Business College Santa Maria.