Santa Monica College
Santa Monica College is a public 4-year institution in Santa Monica, CA. It enrolls about 23,164 students.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Santa Monica, CA 90405 |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Enrollment | 23,164 |
| Acceptance rate | — |
| Applicants / admitted | — |
| In-state tuition & fees | $1,156 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $9,316 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 36% |
| Transfer-out rate | 16% |
| Full-time retention rate | 0% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $5,636 |
| Campus setting | City: Small |
| Size category | 20,000 and above |
| Highest degree offered | Bachelor's degree |
| Website | https://www.smc.edu/ |
| Phone | 3104344000 |
Admissions
This institution does not report first-year admission figures to IPEDS, often because admission is open.
Cost
In-state students pay about $1,156 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $9,316. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $5,636 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $2,796 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $3,672 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $5,695 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $7,662 |
| Over $110,000 | $8,622 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 3,076 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 36% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Santa Monica College is in Santa Monica, CA, Los Angeles County. Its coordinates are 34.0170, -118.4698.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Santa Monica College?
Santa Monica College does not report a selective admission rate to IPEDS; it may have open admission.
How much does Santa Monica College cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $1,156 for in-state students and $9,316 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Santa Monica College?
About 23,164 students are enrolled.