Santa Monica College
4-years Public College In Santa Monica, CA
Santa Monica College (referred to as SMC) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Santa Monica, CA. It is classified as Associate's - Private For-profit 4-year Primarily Associate's school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Bachelor's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Santa Monica College is $1,156 for California residents and $9,316 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 22,375 and student to faculty ratio is 3.85% (26 to 1).The highest degree offered at Santa Monica College is Bachelor's degree. It offers 1 Year Certificate, 2 Year Certificate, and Associate degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
| Tuition & Fees | $1,156 (California Residents) $9,316 (out-of-state) |
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| Student Population | 22,375 |
| Graduation Rate | 32% |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26 to 1 |
Santa Monica College is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (1/1/1952 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Santa Monica College is $1,156 for California residents and $9,316 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. 52 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $3,332 (exclude student loans).
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Santa Monica College offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Santa Monica College offers study abroad, weekend/evening college program. On Santa Monica College campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
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Santa Monica College Mission Statement
Santa Monica College provides a safe and inclusive learning environment that encourages personal and intellectual exploration, and challenges and supports students in achieving their educational goals. Students learn to contribute to the global community as they develop an understanding of their relationship to diverse social, cultural, political, economic, technological, and natural environments. The College recognizes the critical importance of each individual's contribution to the achievement of this mission. Santa Monica College provides open and affordable access to high quality associate degree and certificate of achievement programs and participates in partnerships with other colleges and universities to facilitate access to baccalaureate and higher degrees. The College's programs and services assist students in the development of skills needed to succeed in college, prepare students for careers and transfer, and nurture a lifetime commitment to learning. Santa Monica College provides open and affordable access to high quality associate degree and certificate of achievement programs and participates in partnerships with other colleges and universities to facilitate access to baccalaureate and higher degrees. The College's programs and services assist students in the development of skills needed to succeed in college, prepare students for careers and transfer, and nurture a lifetime commitment to learning.