Santa Barbara, California Universities & Colleges

Santa Barbara is home to many wonderful centers of education, the University of California at Santa Barbara, Westmont College, and Santa Barbara City College are just a few. Each offer something a little bit different, but all encourage a life-long love of learning and research. Most institutions are just minutes from Coast Village Inn.

Below are highlighted institutions of higher learning.

Santa Barbara, California Westmont University

University of California at Santa Barbara ~

Perhaps the most spectacularly located campus in the University of California system, UC Santa Barbara (UCSB), is home to 12 national institutes and centers, and 5 Nobel laureates. Only top students and scholars from all over the world are accepted into this prestigious university. UCSB is home to rigorous academics in all fields, as well as achieving a competitive athletic program.

Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA ~

With a lovely campus and small student/instructor ratio, Westmont College offers students a private, liberal arts, Christian academic program. As a residential college, Westmont College, serves both men and women. Major subjects include everything from Art to Engineering, and Physics to Mathematics to Theatre Arts. Westmont College is committed to diversity with the goal of preparing its students to function effectively in a
multicultural world.

Santa Barbara City College ~

Offers a solid academic foundation to students seeking to transfer to a 4-year college or university. A two-year community college, Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) provides a wide array of Associate degrees, and serves Santa Barbara County's southern coast. Those seeking to continue their education with enrichment classes also find a variety of subjects to follow at SBCC.