411 East Betteravia Road, Suite 100-B
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 267-1690
Monday – Thursday 8AM – 5PM
Friday 9AM – 4PM
Please call 805-267-1690 or email studentservices@lauruscollege.edu to make an appointment outside regular business hours
Welcome to Laurus College Santa Maria
Laurus College Santa Maria is located on the beautiful Central Coast of California. Our Santa Maria location is located right off Betteravia Road next to the Target Shopping Center, making it easily accessible for all residents living in Santa Maria, Lompoc, Nipomo and the rest of North Santa Barbara County. Laurus College Santa Maria offers a computer lab with internet access and residential services including in-person academic advising, student services, career advising and graduate placement assistance. This campus is the ideal location for the Santa Maria community looking for a quality education.
Zero Tuition Discount Now Available for Recent High School Graduates living in Santa Maria!
For a limited time, Laurus College in Santa Maria is offering a “Zero Tuition” opportunity to eligible students who meet the following criteria*:
- Completed high school between Jan 1, 2020 – June 30, 2025
- Currently live in San Luis Obispo or Santa Barbara counties
- Enroll in one of Laurus College’s bachelor’s degree programs
- Start classes by September 8, 2025
*All eligible students must also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and meet all admissions requirements for Laurus College.
Site Location
Santa Maria Location
421 East Betteravia Road, Suite 201 Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 267-1690
Monday – Thursday 8AM – 5PM
Friday 9AM – 4PM
Please call 805-267-1690 or email studentservices@lauruscollege.edu to make an appointment outside regular business hours
Site Administrator:
Jeff Redmond
jeff.redmond@lauruscollege.edu
(805) 267-1690
Campus Security Authority:
Greggory Follett
greggory.follett@lauruscollege.edu
(805) 267-7377
About Santa Maria
Santa Maria is located just of US101 on the Central Coast of California. Santa Maria is the most populous city in Santa Barbara County with over 109,000 people according to the 2020 census. It is known for it’s wine industry and Santa Maria style barbecue. The Central Coast area is a leading producer of wine grapes, broccoli, avocados, and a variety of other leafy vegetables.
- Santa Maria is known for a style of barbecue that centers around beef tri-tip seasoned with black pepper and garlic and grilled over red oak.
- Every spring Santa Maria holds the annual Strawberry Festival. Santa Maria and the surrounding area is known for growing the bulk of the nation’s strawberries.
- The Santa Maria valley has over 50 restaurants and a growing selection of local breweries
- Santa Maria boasts a rare “transverse” geography that results in long grape growing seasons for wine making. It has 7 unique American Viticultural Areas (AVA) which are different types of grape-growing climates and geographic features.
- The Central Coast is home to 350 miles of beaches and coastlines with dozens of beaches within a 30-minute drive of Santa Maria.
Laurus College Academic Programs
Audio Video Production
Develop the creative and technical skills needed in the audio video production industry. Grads can prepare for career opportunities in broadcast operations, live streaming, sound design, and video editing.
Business Systems
Enhance skills in critical thinking, creative design, social responsibility, and human relationships while becoming more technically savvy. Graduates can pursue career opportunities in business management, advertising, social media marketing, banking, personal finance, and entrepreneurship.
Digital Arts and Computer Animation
Develop the creative and technical skills needed in the audio video production industry. Grads can prepare for career opportunities in broadcast operations, live streaming, sound design, and video editing.
Information Technology Systems Management
Develop basic and advanced skills in IT-related areas and be able to apply IT theory and principals in the real world. Career options include system administration, applications support and database analysis, server and network administration, and many more.
Medical Billing and Coding
Be a vital part of the growing healthcare industry through a career in identifying complex diagnoses and translating them into standardized codes. Develop skills in medical reimbursement, facility management, and staff supervision. Career opportunities include billing specialist, patient services coordinator, medical receptionist, and records clerk.
Web Design and Development
Develop skills in web design, front-end development, digital marketing, usability design, and content creation. Career options for graduates include web design, social media marketing, advertising, desktop publishing, e-commerce, digital marketing, and many more.
We Have a Lot to Offer You!
We offer Associate and Bachelor of Science Degrees. The courses at Laurus College are taught online by experienced professionals from the field, and our college is known for its friendly learning environment and supportive staff and instructors who will feel like family.
You can even connect with faculty, classmates, and staff in person by visiting one of our locations: Atascadero, Chula Vista, Las Vegas, Oxnard, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Maria.