Santa Monica College (SMC)

1900 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA

Santa Monica College (SMC) is a leading two-year community college located in Santa Monica, California. SMC has an award-winning faculty and ranks number one in California for community colleges that successfully transfer students to the University of California, University of Southern California or other four-year institutions. SMC also has a large international student population as compared to other community colleges.

SMC ranks high in its career preparation and certification programs in nursing, solar technology, new media, computer technology, early childhood education, business, graphic design and many other occupations.

The 38-acre main campus of SMC has state-of-the-art facilities and several highlights such as the John Drescher Planetarium, the Broad Stage for performing arts, and the Academy of Entertainment & Technology. The award-winning public radio station, KCRW (89.9 FM) is also part of SMC's main campus.

History

Santa Monica College was established in 1929 with just over 150 students.

Academics

Santa Monica College offers the Associate in Arts Degree, as well as Certificates of Achievement in several departments, which can be completed online. There are also "pre-professional" courses at SMC that students may take for certain careers that may require further specialized study. The Pre-Professional programs include such careers as Pre-Chiropractic, Pre-Dental/Dental Hygiene, Pre-Law, Pre-Medical, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Veterinary and Teacher Preparation.

Students hoping to transfer to a four-year institution can follow the Transfer programs offered at SMC.

SMCOnline offers education in many disciplines on the Internet for students who are working or otherwise cannot study on campus. There is 24/7 technical support available for online students.

Colleges and Schools

Santa Monica College offers degree and certificate programs in many of its different departments, which are:

Art
Business
Chemistry
Communication
Computer Science and Information Systems
Cosmetology
Counseling
Dance
Design Technology
AET
Graphic Design
Interior Architectural Design
Earth Science
Education/ECE
Engineering
ESL
English
Fashion Design and Merchandising
Health Sciences
Nursing
Respiratory Therapy
History
Kinesiology and Athletics
Life Sciences
Mathematics
Modern Languages
Music
Photography
Physical Sciences
Physics
Psychology
Philosophy and Social Sciences
Theatre Arts

Student Life

There are many cultural and recreational activities offered at Santa Monica College including athletics, concerts, plays, art exhibits and lectures.

Student activities and clubs are offered through the Associated Students. There are many student resources on campus including computer labs, counseling, the Health Services Center, Child Care Services, Student Employment, and many others.

Athletics

The Santa Monica "Corsairs" teams compete in 16 different sports throughout the year. The sports that Santa Monica teams compete in are:

Men's Sports:

Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Swimming
Track & Field
Volleyball
Water Polo

Women's Sports:

Basketball
Cross Country
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Water Polo

Satellite Campuses

Santa Monica College has several satellite campuses near its main campus, including classes offered in community facilities in downtown Santa Monica.

Community Life

Santa Monica College offers its Emeritus College classes to seniors and Continuing and Community Education Programs to all community members.

The Corsair is a student-run newspaper that is supervised by faculty and open to all registered students.

Estimated Costs & Financial Aid

The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $6,800. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition & Fees Information

Annual tuition estimates are:
- State Residents: $1,100-$1,300
- Out-of-State: $8,000-$9,648
Part-time students are charged:
- State Residents: $46-$55 per credit unit
- Nonresidents: $340-$400 per credit unit

Financial Aid Details

The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.

	Percent of Students	Average Amount
Any Financial Aid	57%	-
Receiving Grants & Scholarships	56%	$4,886
Receiving Student Loans	2%	$4,543

Admissions, Academics, & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, Santa Monica College may offer student services including:

Online course work available
Classes offered on nights and weekends
Remedial courses
Academic counseling for students
Student employment
Employment search assistance

Graduation & Transfer Rates

Many community colleges are not only a source of technical or career training but also a stepping stone for students to transfer-out to a 4-year college, therefore we have included both graduation and transfer rates below and how SMC compares against other community colleges in Los Angeles County and the community colleges in California as a whole.

	SMC	Los Angeles County	California
Graduation Rate	30.2%	22.2%	24.3%
Transfer-out Rate	16.4%	12.0%	13.8%

Specialized Programs & Accreditations

Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program
- Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (since 1989)
- See a list of all associate's degree in nursing (ADN) programs in California

Programs Offered

The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.