Santa Monica College

SMC Overview

Santa Monica College (SMC) is a four-year, public school located in Santa Monica, CA. It is classified as primarily Associate's college by Carnegie Classification

The SMC's tuition & fees is $1,156 for California residents and $10,708 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 52% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $4,114.

The school has a total enrollment of 23,453 and the students to faculty ratio is 27 to 1 (3.70%).

Santa Monica College is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.

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2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Santa Monica College is $1,156 for in-state students and $10,708 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $1,156 for California residents and $12,308 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year.

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2024-25 Tuition & Fees

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$1,156	$10,708

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

2025-26 Estimation

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$1,156	$12,308

The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Graduation Rate »	36%
Transfer-out Rate	15%
Student to Faculty Ratio	3.70% (27 to 1)
Student Population »	23,453 (all undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$4,114

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Santa Monica College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.

Special Learning Opportunities at SMC
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	No
Weekend/Evening College	Yes
Teacher Certification	No
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No

Address	1900 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405-1628
Phone	310-434-4000
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Veterans Tuition	Veterans Benefit Information
Disability Service	Disability Services
School Type	four-year, public
Carnegie Category	4-year, but associate colleges
Highest Degree Offered	Bachelor's degree

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Santa Monica College

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2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation

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Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

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