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Santa Monica College

Santa Monica College is a public institution in Santa Monica, CA. Scorecard figures (2023–24): undergraduate enrollment of 21,440, 150% graduation rate 22.9%. It is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.

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Santa Monica College — Flag of United States
21,440Undergraduates
$1,158Published tuition & fees
22.9%Graduation rate (150% time)

Before you apply to Santa Monica College

Quick answer

Santa Monica College enrolls 21,440 undergraduates (2023–24). Key outcomes include a graduation rate (150% time) of 22.9%, a average net price of $1,693 for federal-aid students, and a median earnings of $46,589 ten years after entry.

Verify before you apply

Confirm current-year tuition, aid, deadlines, and test policy on the university site before you apply. Federal Scorecard figures: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?id=122977 (Scorecard 2023–24).

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About Santa Monica College

Santa Monica College is a public university in Santa Monica, CA.

Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges; undergraduate enrollment 21,440 (Scorecard 2023–24).

Santa Monica College figures people cite

Acceptance rate (admission rate)Not reported

Scorecard 2023–24 — not published for this school

Undergraduate enrollment21,440

Scorecard 2023–24

Graduation rate (150% time)22.9%

Scorecard 2023–24

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)$46,589

Scorecard 2023–24

Avg net price (federal-aid students)$1,693

Scorecard 2023–24

The student body

Enrollment

21,440students

44.6% men / 55.4% women (College Scorecard, 2023–24 academic year)

44.6%Men
55.4%Women

Degrees & majors

Largest bachelor’s fields by Scorecard program share (Scorecard 2023–24) include Humanities (48.7%), Business (9.3%), Visual & performing arts (6.2%). Shares below are of degrees awarded — not enrollment by major.

Largest bachelor’s majors

Humanities
48.7%
Business
9.3%
Visual & performing arts
6.2%
Social sciences
5.4%
Computer & information sciences
3%
Psychology
1.7%
Other / interdisciplinary
25.7%

Program share of degrees (Scorecard 2023–24). “Other” = remaining CIP categories not listed above.

Cost before aid

Published tuition and fees start around $1,158; the average net price for students receiving federal aid is $1,693 (Scorecard 2023–24). Net price is after grants — not what every family pays.

$1,158In-state tuition & fees — full-time year estimate (Scorecard 2023–24)
$10,710Out-of-state tuition & fees — full-time year estimate (Scorecard 2023–24)
$1,746Books & supplies (Scorecard 2023–24)
$1,693Avg net price for federal-aid students (Scorecard 2023–24) — not sticker tuition

Aid notes

Average net price is for students receiving federal aid after grants — not the published tuition. Run the school’s net-price calculator for your income.

Net price by family income

Average net price for students receiving federal aid — not the sticker tuition.

One income bracket is lower than a poorer bracket in Scorecard — small-school reporting can be noisy. Confirm with the school calculator.

IncomeAvg net price
$0–$30k income$1,621
$30k–$48k income$1,036
$48k–$75k income$2,372
$75k–$110k income$5,646
$110k+ income$11,807

Tuition and fees are the published sticker price. Average net price is for students receiving federal aid after grants — not what every family pays. Check https://npc.cccco.edu/781/npcalc.htm

View Santa Monica College on College Scorecard (2023–24 academic year IPEDS)

Campus & contacts

It is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.

LocationSanta Monica, CA
AccreditationWestern Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Is Santa Monica College accredited?

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

What is the acceptance rate (admission rate)?

College Scorecard does not report an acceptance rate (admission rate) for Santa Monica College (Scorecard 2023–24).

How many undergraduates does Santa Monica College have?

Undergraduate enrollment is 21,440 (Scorecard 2023–24).

What is the graduation rate?

The 150% graduation rate is 22.9% (Scorecard 2023–24).

What are median earnings after entry?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are $46,589 (Scorecard 2023–24).

More FAQ about Santa Monica College

What is the average net price?

The average net price is $1,693 for students receiving federal aid (Scorecard 2023–24).

What are the largest majors?

Largest fields include Humanities (48.7%), Business (9.3%), Visual & performing arts (6.2%) (Scorecard 2023–24).

Where is Santa Monica College based?

Santa Monica College is based in Santa Monica, CA.

How can families verify current tuition and deadlines?

Check the official university admissions and tuition pages, then compare with the school’s College Scorecard page (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?id=122977).

Key takeaways

  • Undergraduate enrollment: 21,440
  • Graduation rate (150% time): 22.9%
  • Median earnings (10 yrs after entry): $46,589
  • Avg net price (federal-aid students): $1,693

· Figures: Scorecard 2023–24 academic year

Unless noted, federal figures are from the College Scorecard latest release (2023–24 academic year IPEDS). School Scorecard page: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?id=122977 Confirm current tuition, aid, and deadlines on the university site.