Santa Monica College (SMC)
Public two-year college in Santa Monica, CA that costs an average of $1,693 a year after financial aid and graduates 23% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$1,693
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
23%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$46,589
PublicSmall city21,440 undergraduates
Cost of SMC
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $11,807 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $1,158 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $10,710 |
| Books and supplies | $1,746 |
| Average net price after aid | $1,693 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $1,621 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $1,036 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $2,372 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $5,646 |
| $110,001+ | $11,807 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with SMC's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 23% |
|---|---|
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $37,932 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $46,589 |
| Rank in California (earnings) | 66th of 125 similar colleges |
| Students with Pell grants | 29% |
| Students with federal loans | 3.4% |
Majors and programs at SMC
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 43 | — | — |
Certificate programs (45)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 321 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | — | — | — |
| Apparel and Textiles | 27 | — | — |
| Archeology | 4 | — | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 15 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 129 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 27 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 11 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 8 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 51 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 58 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 17 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 6 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 1 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 6 | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 365 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 16 | — | — |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | 14 | — | — |
| Data Science | — | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 216 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 11 | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Engineering | 38 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 39 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 7 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 82 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 162 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 4 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 134 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 61 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 383 | — | — |
| Insurance | 5 | — | — |
| International Business | 3 | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 4 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 4 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 7,321 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 14 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 12 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 43 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 41 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 11 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 12 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 11 | — | — |
| Taxation | — | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (54)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 110 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | — | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 26 | — | — |
| Anthropology | 51 | — | — |
| Apparel and Textiles | 31 | — | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 11 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 21 | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 757 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 709 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 10 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 389 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 83 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 91 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 6 | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 31 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 88 | — | — |
| Dance | 7 | — | — |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | 18 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 127 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 52 | — | — |
| Economics | 133 | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Engineering | 10 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 8 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 17 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 174 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 240 | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | 17 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 13 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 15 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 41 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 33 | — | — |
| History | 101 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 139 | — | — |
| Insurance | 3 | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 10 | — | — |
| Journalism | 38 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 3 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 8,001 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | 45 | — | — |
| Music | 31 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 15 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 264 | — | — |
| Psychology | 389 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 27 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 10 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 128 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 7 | — | — |
| Sociology | 147 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 55 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 36 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 54 | — | — |
Similar colleges in California
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pasadena City College | Pasadena | $16,993 | — | $47,494 |
| El Camino Community College District | Torrance | $13,761 | — | $47,561 |
| Southwestern College | Chula Vista | $5,663 | — | $47,535 |
| Riverside City College | Riverside | $24,678 | — | $44,956 |
| Chaffey College | Rancho Cucamonga | $24,504 | — | $45,674 |
| American River College | Sacramento | $5,730 | — | $44,544 |
| Saddleback College | Mission Viejo | $23,913 | — | $51,222 |
| Sacramento City College | Sacramento | $5,713 | — | $45,109 |
About SMC
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Santa Monica, CA |
| Setting | Small city |
| Undergraduates | 21,440 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 27 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges |
| Website | smc.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does SMC cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $11,807 a year (tuition and fees: $1,158 in-state, $10,710 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $1,693 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $1,621.
How much do SMC graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $46,589 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 66th of 125 similar colleges in California.
What is SMC's graduation rate?
23% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length.