Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA · Public · Associate's degrees · City
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About Santa Monica College
Santa Monica College is a large, public institution in Santa Monica, CA, in a city setting. It enrolls about 21,440 students. 36% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $42,193.
Open
Acceptance
$2,779
Net price
21,440
Enrollment
36%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
Open admissions
Acceptance rate
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SAT average
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ACT midpoint
This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.
Cost & Financial Aid
$2,779
Average net price
$1,156
In-state tuition
$10,708
Out-of-state tuition
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Room & board
$1,746
Books & supplies
$11,162
Total cost of attendance
26%
Students receiving Pell grants
3%
Students with federal loans
$6,450
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$42,193
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$31,977
Median earnings (6 yrs)
36%
Graduation rate
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Retention rate
64%
Earn more than a HS grad
$8,852
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
21,440
Total enrollment
57%
Part-time
22
Avg. age at entry
50%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
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