Santa Monica College
Founded 1929
President Kathryn Jeffery (Superintendent/President)
Fees USD 1,288
Acceptance Rate Open Admission (>75%)
Campus Setting Urban
Santa Monica College (SMC) is a public community college founded in 1929 in Santa Monica, California. SMC is the #1 transfer college to the University of California system, sending more students to UCLA and UC Berkeley than any other college in the state. The college enrolls approximately 30,000 students and is located in the heart of Silicon Beach, with exceptional connections to the entertainment, technology, and business industries of greater Los Angeles.
Programs
- Transfer Programs — AA/AS degrees for UC and CSU transfer
- Film and TV Production — Industry-connected entertainment programs
- Business — Accounting, marketing, and management
- Sciences — Biology, chemistry, and nursing prerequisite courses
- Arts — Fine arts, music, and theatre
How to Apply
- Application: CCCApply (California Community Colleges)
- Open Admissions: Any California resident welcome
- In-State Tuition: $46 per unit (~$1,288/year full-time)