Santa Monica College
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- SANTA MONICA, CA
California Community Colleges
Santa Monica College
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- 2 Year
- SANTA MONICA, CA
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Rating 3.95 out of 5 2,212 reviews
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Student LifegradeA
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SMC is a highly rated public college located in Santa Monica, California in the Los Angeles Area. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 8,852 undergraduate students. The SMC acceptance rate is 100%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Child Care Provider, and Natural Sciences. Graduating 32% of students, SMC alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $23,500.
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Santa Monica College Rankings
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Admissions
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
100%
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SAT Range
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ACT Range
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Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
No data available
High School GPA
No data available
Application Website
Admissions Website
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Cost
Net Price
$6,656
/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$4,650
/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
64%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
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Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
21:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
75%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.
245 responses
39%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.
261 responses
64%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.
261 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
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Liberal Arts and Humanities4,643 Graduates
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Child Care Provider411 Graduates
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Natural Sciences382 Graduates
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Business370 Graduates
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Accounting Technician and Bookkeeping231 Graduates
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Psychology181 Graduates
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Political Science and Government177 Graduates
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Communications160 Graduates
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Cosmetology147 Graduates
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Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects103 Graduates
Online Academics
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Programs Offered Entirely Online
26
Online Certificate Programs
13
Online Associates Programs
13
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
8,852
Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
13,523
Undergrads Over 25
32%
Pell Grant
37%
Varsity Athletes
4%
Campus Life
Freshman Live On-Campus
No data available
Day Care Services
No
Poll
77%
of students say they don't have Greek life.
57 responses
Poll
58%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
57 responses
52%
of students highly rate the athletics/recreation facilities.
263 responses
48%
of students highly rate the dining facilities.
267 responses
63%
of students highly rate the performing arts facilities.
134 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$33,000
/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
32%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
82%
National
83%
50%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.
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Santa Monica College Reviews
Rating
3.95
out of 5
2,212 reviews
SMC is such a wonderful environment. All, and I mean ALL of the staff are very kind and respectful. In addition to that, the campus itself is overwhelmingly beautiful. Upon initially going to said school, I immediately presumed and anticipated to feel ostracized by peers, albeit that wasn’t the case. On Orientation Day, I truly felt welcomed by everyone, so much so that now I feel motivated than ever to study. Thanks to SMC, I genuinely look forward to each and every day I wake up. The professors and even my fellow classmates are easily to mingle with, and I personally feel like I have a second family. Honestly, the fact I’m proud to be a Corsair may be an enormous understatement. Overall, I am beyond grateful for the opportunity to be able to study at such a prestigious institution. Despite my brief time there so far, I have met extraordinary people and even made close friends as well. Truth be told, I have nothing negative to express about SMC. I simply love it with all my heart!
Santa Monica College was a good experience overall. They offer a wider range of courses than other community colleges around the area. Many of them are online (and some asynchronous) which is extremely helpful for working students or for those taking General Education courses. All the campuses I've been to are very pretty, with nice architechture and a high standard of cleanliness. Many professors are very knowledgeable and skilled in their respective fields. In terms of student life, each student's experience is what they put into it-- taking in person classes and reaching out will make the social scene a lot better than someone who is mostly online. The only thing I would change about the college has to do with their counseling services. Unless you are in a certain program, you are unable to contact or meet with a counselor over zoom, but have to come in person and wait in line. When you do manage to speak to one though, they can be very helpful.
My time at Santa Monica College was really transformative. I loved the diversity on campus and the opportunities to connect with people from all over the world. Being involved in the Japanese club and the Black Collegians Program Umoja Community gave me a strong sense of belonging, and I enjoyed the campus culture. The professors were dedicated, and I appreciated the support systems available for students.
However, I think there could be more emphasis on career placement services, especially for students looking to transition into specific industries after graduation. Expanding internship opportunities or connecting students with potential employers earlier on would be a great addition to the already strong academic support.
However, I think there could be more emphasis on career placement services, especially for students looking to transition into specific industries after graduation. Expanding internship opportunities or connecting students with potential employers earlier on would be a great addition to the already strong academic support.