Pearson Professional Center
Santa Maria, CA
This test center is located at 560 Betteravia Rd Ste I, Santa Maria, CA 93454. The center is operated by Pearson VUE, the testing company that delivers the GMAT and other professional exams on behalf of the organizations that publish them. It offers GMAT and NCLEX-RN.
How to book an exam here
GMAT
Published by GMACRegister through your account at mba.com, then choose this test center during scheduling.
NCLEX-RN
Published by NCSBNSchedule through your nursing regulatory body, which directs you to the Pearson VUE portal to pick a center and date.
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Address
560 Betteravia Rd, Ste I
Santa Maria, CA 93454
Phone
(805) 268-7358Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
What happens on test day
- 1
Bring one government-issued ID with your signature. The name on the ID must exactly match the name you registered with.
- 2
Arrive 15 to 30 minutes before your appointment. Late arrivals can be refused and forfeit the exam fee.
- 3
At check-in you have your photo taken and a palm-vein scan recorded, then you are walked to your workstation.
- 4
Everything you carry goes into a locker: phone, watch, bag, notes, and food all stay out of the testing room.
- 5
Breaks depend on the exam you are taking; some allow none, some allow scheduled breaks, and the clock keeps running.
Know before you go
Area
Pearson Professional Center sits in the Santa Barbara County area of Santa Maria.
Parking
Parking is available and easy to access.
Security
ID checks and other security procedures are in place, but specific details are not mentioned.
Facility
The testing center is clean, professional, and well-maintained with modern computers that are easy to use.
Room capacity
The testing room has a maximum of 15 computers, suggesting a small to medium capacity.
Noise level
Noise-cancelling headphones and earplugs are provided to minimize distractions.
Earplugs
Earplugs are provided to help block out noise.
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Last edited September 2026
Information compiled from public sources. Availability and hours may change without notice. Check with the venue for the latest details.