College statistics
- Address:
- 1900 Pico Blvd
Santa Monica, CA
90405 - Sector Group:
- Public 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- https://www.smc.edu/
- Setting:
- City
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $1,104
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $10,656
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $-41,017,962
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Higher Access, Lower Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Santa Monica College is a public community college located in Santa Monica, California, serving the broader Los Angeles area. The college enrolls over 23,000 students and offers a broad curriculum centered on liberal arts and sciences, general studies, and humanities. As an open-enrollment institution, SMC accepts students from its service region and beyond.
In-state tuition is $1,104 annually, making SMC one of California's most affordable higher education options. Out-of-state tuition runs $10,656 per year. With total enrollment exceeding 23,000, the college operates as a high-volume institution designed to serve working adults, recent high school graduates, and students seeking affordable pathways into four-year degree programs.
Santa Monica College functions primarily as a transfer institution, with many students completing general education and major prerequisites before moving to four-year universities. The college works best for students seeking low-cost entry into higher education, those balancing work and study, and California residents preparing to transfer. For more information, visit smc.edu.