Santa Monica College Comparison

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Overview

SMC
Location Santa Monica, CA
Setting Small City
Enrollment 22,375
Type Public 2 Year
National Ranking
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website smc.edu
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Costs

SMC
Tuition (In State) $1,104
Tuition (Out of State) $9,048
Room & Board $11,556
Avg Net Price $6,656
Avg Grant Aid $4,650
% Receiving Grant Aid 64%

Admission

SMC
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Applied -
Admitted -
Acceptance Rate Open
Enrolled % Open
Avg High School GPA -
Typical High School Grades -
Admissions Standards Unavailable
Applicant Competition
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Application Deadline Aug 30, 2025

Academics

SMC
Student to Faculty Ratio 26:1
Popular Majors
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities (69%)
  • Visual and Performing Arts (8%)
  • Business (8%)
  • General Studies (6%)
  • Work and Family Studies (4%)

Outcomes

SMC
Graduation Rate -
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $39,000
Making Student Loan Payments 45%
Median Student Loan Debt $6,500
Median Loan Payment $67

Diversity

SMC
% Men 44%
% Women 56%
Racial Diversity Very High
HBCU No
% White 26%
% Black 9%
% Hispanic 38%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 4%
% International 11%
% Unknown Race 1%

Students

SMC
% In-State 76%
% Out-of-State 0%

Campus

SMC
Campus Housing No
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan No
Weekend/Evening Classes Yes
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/