Santa Monica College

Santa Monica, CA

Public large campus City: Small 21,440 undergrads

Cost

Average net price
$2,779per year, after aid
In-state tuition
$1,156published rate
Out-of-state tuition
$10,708published rate

Net price is an average across aided students — what your family actually pays depends on your finances, and can be lower or higher.

Outcomes

Median earnings
$42,19310 years after entry

Median earnings of former students who received federal aid, measured 10 years after they started.

Campus life

Campus setting
City: Small
Residential character
Primarily commuter — most students live off campus

Most common fields of study

  • Liberal arts & humanities49%
  • Business & marketing9%
  • Visual & performing arts6%
  • Social sciences5%
  • Family & consumer sciences3%
  • Computer & information sciences3%

Share of degrees awarded, by broad field.

Athletics

CCCAA

  • Basketball
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Cross Country
  • Diving
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo

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Data from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard and the Equity in Athletics survey. Figures reflect the most recent reporting year available and may be out of date or incomplete — confirm anything decision-critical with the college directly. Official site: Santa Monica College.