SMC Description

Santa Monica College (SMC) in Santa Monica, California, is a community college with a national reputation for quality academics, high transfer rates and great creative arts programs.

SMC’s more than 80 programs of study encompass such academic majors as:

  • Business
  • Design Technology
  • Modern Languages
  • Psychology
  • Theatre Arts

Students may also pursue a professional program in fields like Nursing and Cosmetology or undertake an ESL study program.

Many SMC students transfer to such schools as UCLA and other universities within the UC system.

SMC’s student life is vibrant and affords many creative arts opportunities. Students may perform with SMC’s well-known theatre company, work at the student-run radio station or exhibit their visual art at one of the student galleries.

SMC has an open admissions policy, which means that anyone may register by simply filling out an admissions application. Certain degree programs have additional admissions requirements.

California residents pay a substantially reduced tuition. Financial aid is also available to students who meet income and other eligibility requirements. To obtain such aid sources as grants and loans, applicants must submit a FAFSA.

Quick Facts about Santa Monica College

Location

Southwest

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Corsair

Website

www.smc.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

No

Parking Permit Required

Yes

Selectivity

Open Admissions

In-State Tuition

$896

Out-of-State Tuition

$5,700

Retention Rate

73%

Enrollment

31,138

Year Established

1929

SMC Ratings & Reviews

Overall School Rating: 4.5 See all ratings

52% of students gave Santa Monica College 5 stars overall.

5 star
  14 reviews
4 star
  9 reviews
3 star
  4 reviews
2 star
 
1 star
 

Student at This School - Grad Year 2013

Overall Rating:
4

Detailed Ratings

Santa Monica College is located in the city of Santa Monica. Great location, easy access to public transport. This college has a great reputation for being the #1 school for transfers to UCs, USC and other private schools. The campus is very clean, well decorated.

Student at This School - Grad Year 2013

Overall Rating:
5

Detailed Ratings

This school is well-known for transferring into UCLA and UCB. It is true that students are working hard on this school and the professors are knowledgeable. This is what SMC attracts me most. However, because of the budget cut and the increasing number of students, there are not enough classes available for students.

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SMC Students

Total Students
31,138

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
100%
Graduate
0%

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students

Full-Time
0%
Part-Time
100%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
85%
Out-of-State
15%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
11%
Asian
14%
Caucasian
34%
Latino
32%
Other
9%

Students State Origin

California
85%
Other
15%

International Students

International
9%
Domestic
91%

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