Santa Monica College

1900 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA, 90405-1628
Tel: (310)434-4000
Public | 31,103 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Santa Monica College serves 31,103 students (35% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 49:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body.
  • Santa Monica College is one of 60 community colleges within Los Angeles County, CA.

School Overview:
Santa Monica College
Community College Avg.
Institution Level At least 2 but less than 4 years At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Public Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		 635 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 31,103 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:49 1:21
# Full-Time Students		 10,991 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students		 20,112 students 1,508 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		 - 1%
% Asian		 15% 2%
% Hawaiian		 1% 1%
% Hispanic		 31% 6%
% Black		 12% 15%
% White		 38% 62%
% Two or more races		 2% 2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $652 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $5,356 $8,679
 

School Notes:

  • To fulfill this mission, the College provides open and affordable access to excellent associate degree and occupational certificate programs. These programs prepare students for successful careers, develop college-level skills, enable transfer to universities, and foster a personal commitment to lifelong learning.
  • We have an impressive academic record. We are the leader among the state's 108 community colleges in transferring students to the University of California , University of Southern California and other four-year campuses. We also pride ourselves on preparing students for careers of the 21st century – in such fields as nursing, computer applications, early childhood education, business, accounting, graphic design and other occupations.
  • Set on a 38-acre main campus less than two miles from the beach, Santa Monica College has everything today's student needs to succeed – computer labs, athletic facilities, performing and visual arts spaces, and active student clubs. The SMC Library underwent a $23.6 million expansion and modernization and reopened in August 2003 as a state-of-the-art, architecturally praised facility. Our Science Complex, which opened in fall 1999, features the latest in equipment and high-tech labs. Our award-winning faculty works closely with students to ensure their success, and we have numerous student services to help students meet their goals.
  • Santa Monica College – a two-year community college accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges – opened in 1929 with just 153 students. It has now grown to a thriving campus with 25,000 students and offerings in more than 80 fields of study.

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