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Photo: Michael Oh / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 2.0Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA
100%
Acceptance Rate
21,440
Undergraduates
$11k
Out-of-state tuition
36%
grad rate (150% time)
$42k
Median Earnings (10 yrs)
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Data as of May 2026
Can I Get In?
100%
Open Admission
Acceptance Rate (2023-24)
SAT RangeNot reported
ACT RangeNot reported
21,440 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25)
Public · City: Small
Can I Afford It?
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)
$10,708
Average Net Price (2023-24)
$2,779
This college's average after grants, all family incomes. Not your price.
$6,450Median Debt
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$42,193/yr
Debt-to-earnings ratio15%
Why Go Here?
$42k
Median Earnings
10 yrs after entry
27:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
21.4k
Undergraduates
Large
Public · City: Small
How Does It Stack Up?
#32
Deal Score in CA
of 492 rated colleges
Deal Score89
Excellent value
50% First-Gen Students
26% Pell Grant Recipients
At a Glance
Santa Monica College is a public college in Santa Monica, CA. It enrolls 21,440 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25).
Deal Score
89
/ 100
Excellent value
Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes
Academics & Admissions
Student-Faculty Ratio
27:1
SAT Middle 50% / Avg GPA
Not reported
SAT
Not reported
GPA (CDS)
Application Deadline
Not reported
Cost & Financial Aid
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)$10,708
Avg net price, % of cost of attendance (2023-24)25%
Median Debt at Graduation$6,450
How to Apply
The Vibe
Not enough data
Rigor
4
Career
9
Value
City: Small
Setting
Out of 10. Rigor from the SAT middle-50% midpoint (400 = 0, 1600 = 10); Career from median earnings 10 years after entry ($10k per point); Value is the Deal Score ÷ 10. Setting is the federal locale.
College Decoded Grades
Not enough data
Academics
A
Value
D
Outcomes
A+
Diversity
Not enough data
Housing
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How much do families pay at Santa Monica College?
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $1,896 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $2,442 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $4,440 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $7,087 |
| Over $110,000 | $8,395 |
Average net price after grants, from the federal College Scorecard. See the full Cost tab
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