Your chances of getting into Santa Monica College
Open Admission Policy
Can I get into SMC? Santa Monica College is an open admission policy institution. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met. New admission is often granted continually throughout the year. Please consult Santa Monica College directly to learn the specifics of its open admission policy.
SMC GPA
GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Santa Monica College has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.
SMC SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
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| Reading 25th Percentile | N/A |
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| SAT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
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| Reading 75th Percentile | N/A |
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| Average SAT Score | N/A |
SMC ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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| Reading 25th Percentile | N/A |
| Math 25th Percentile | N/A |
| Composite 25th Percentile | N/A |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
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| Reading 75th Percentile | N/A |
| Math 75th Percentile | N/A |
| Composite 75th Percentile | N/A |
| Average ACT Score | N/A |
Applying
Fall 2025 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Days left to Apply
Applicants have 248 days left until the Fall 2025 term applications are due on Aug 30, 2025.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Santa Monica College is $0. The school is free to apply to.
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Santa Monica College and what student information is used for admission decisions?
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| Completion of College Preparatory Program | |
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| Demonstration of Competencies |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=122977 IPEDS survey data for Santa Monica College.
Last updated February 24, 2024