Where is Santa Monica College located?

Santa Monica College is located in Santa Monica, CA, in the United States.

What type of institution is Santa Monica College?

Santa Monica College is a public university based in CA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.

What is the acceptance rate at Santa Monica College?

The most recently reported acceptance rate at Santa Monica College is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.

What is the tuition at Santa Monica College?

Santa Monica College's published in-state tuition is approximately $1,156 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.

How many students attend Santa Monica College?

Santa Monica College reports total enrollment of approximately 21,194 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.

How should I verify final details about Santa Monica College?

CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Santa Monica College.

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Santa Monica College

Santa Monica, CA

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Tuition

$1,156

Acceptance

100%

Students

21,194

Type

University

Setting

Urban

Distance from home

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Transfer friendly International friendly Athletics available

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$1,156

Out-of-State Tuition

$9,316

Avg On-Campus Living

$18,167

Avg Off-Campus Living

$11,556

Financial Aid & Outcomes

CollegeScorecard · 2024

What will it actually cost?

Sticker price$19,323

Net price (after aid)$3,600

Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.

Net price by family income

$0 – $30k$2,796

$30k – $48k$3,672

$48k – $75k$5,695

$75k – $110k$7,662

$110k+$8,622

After graduation

Median earnings (10yr)$42,193

Median debt at graduation$6,450

Est. monthly loan payment$68

Earnings-to-debt ratio

Strong · 6.5×

Graduates earn about 6.5× their median debt every year.

Financial access

Students on Pell Grants26%

Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.

Students with federal loans2%

Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.

Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

36%

Freshman Retention

Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)

Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.

Scholarships available

Decision support · Cost & value

Quick Decision Highlights

The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.

Cost advantage

Affordable public option

In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.

This school$1.2k

Public 4-yr avg$11k

Source: CollegeScorecard 2024

Lower net price

$3.6k below avg

Out-of-state value

$9.3k below avg

Strong aid for lower incomes

Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.

Affordability snapshot

In-state tuition

$1.2k

below avg

Out-of-state

$9.3k

below avg

Net price

$3.6k

below avg

Pell

26%

Median debt

$6.5k

below avg

Earnings (10y)

$42.2k

Academics

Program format

On-CampusOnlineHybrid

Areas of study

Natural SciencesEngineeringSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceBusinessEducationArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing Arts

Programs (32)

Natural Sciences

BiologyChemistryMathematics

Engineering

Chemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringElectrical EngineeringBiomedical Engineering

Social Sciences

PsychologyPolitical ScienceInternational Relations

Communications

JournalismPublic Relations

Admissions

Acceptance rate

100%

SAT range

Institution does not report this

ACT range

Institution does not report this

Campus & Student Life

Total Enrollment

21,194

Undergrads

21,194

Campus Setting

Urban

City Size

Midsize City

Clubs Count

298

Sports

Available

Transfer friendlyInternational friendly

Safety & Crime Context

Campus Safety

Medium risk

Clery Report Year

2023

On-Campus Incidents

266

Violent Rate / 1,000

2.93

Property Rate / 1,000

4.62

Area Crime

High risk

Area Match

Santa Monica

Violent Rate / 100k

547

Property Rate / 100k

3,085

Campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus SafetyArea: FBI Uniform Crime Report 2023

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About Santa Monica College

Built from CampusPin profile data. Always verify final admissions, cost, financial aid, and program details with the institution before applying. See our data methodology and data dictionary.

Where is Santa Monica College located?: Santa Monica College is located in Santa Monica, CA, in the United States.
What type of institution is Santa Monica College?: Santa Monica College is a public university based in CA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
What is the acceptance rate at Santa Monica College?: The most recently reported acceptance rate at Santa Monica College is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
What is the tuition at Santa Monica College?: Santa Monica College's published in-state tuition is approximately $1,156 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
How many students attend Santa Monica College?: Santa Monica College reports total enrollment of approximately 21,194 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
How should I verify final details about Santa Monica College?: CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Santa Monica College.

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