Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$1,156
Avg Cost (In-State)
$10,708
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
36.1%
Graduation Rate
21,440
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
Rolling admissions
Common App
No
Test Policy
Test Free
Essays Required
0
Letters of Rec
0
Interview
Not required
Essays: No essays required for admission
Note: Open enrollment community college - high school diploma, GED, or 18+ years old required
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$31,977
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$42,193
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
36%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
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