Santa Monica College: Statistics
Updated:
Position | Category |
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#3486 of 14,131 | In the World |
#974 of 2,597 | In North America |
#906 of 2,496 | In the United States |
#80 of 249 | In California |
#1 of 3 | In Santa Monica |
#4896 of 6,493 | For Sociology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 22,375
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.smc.edu
Santa Monica College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Santa Monica College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
7,876 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
10,229 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Santa Monica College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
Hispanic | 9314 (42%) |
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White | 5723 (26%) |
Asian | 1993 (9%) |
Black or African American | 1980 (9%) |
Nonresident Alien | 1496 (7%) |
Two or more races | 1203 (5%) |
Race or Ethnicity unknown | 609 (3%) |
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 29 (0.1%) |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 12 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $4,650
- Students receiving aid
- 64%
Tuition and fees
Undergraduates | |
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Tuition in-district | $1,104 |
Tuition in-state | $1,104 |
Tuition out-of-state | $9,048 |
Fee in-district | $46 |
Fee in-state | $46 |
Fee out-of-state | $46 |
Santa Monica College majors
Santa Monica College has granted 21 bachelor's degrees in Visual and Performing Arts, Other. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Santa Monica College.
Major | Associate | Bachelor |
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Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 930 | |
Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 506 | |
Biological and Physical Sciences | 382 | |
Business Administration and Management, General | 370 | |
Psychology, General | 181 | |
Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 160 | |
Political Science and Government, General | 137 | |
Sociology, General | 77 | |
Art & Art Studies, General | 69 | |
Child Care Provider & Assistant | 66 | |
Economics, General | 59 | |
Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 53 | |
Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 49 | |
Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 40 | |
Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 35 | |
Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 34 | |
Mathematics, General | 34 | |
Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 32 | |
History, General | 32 | |
Computer Science | 29 | |
Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 24 | |
Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 24 | |
Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 23 | |
Graphic Design | 23 | |
Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 21 | |
Anthropology, General | 20 | |
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 15 | |
Office Management and Supervision | 15 | |
Visual and Performing Arts, General | 13 | |
Interior Design | 12 | |
Medical Administrative & Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | 12 | |
Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 12 | |
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management | 11 | |
Fashion & Apparel Design | 11 | |
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 11 | |
Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology & Technician | 11 | |
Journalism | 11 | |
Music, General | 11 | |
Photographic and Film & Video Technology & Technician | 11 | |
Selling Skills and Sales Operations | 11 | |
Spanish Language and Literature | 10 | |
Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 10 | |
Data Entry & Microcomputer Applications, General | 9 | |
Environmental Studies | 9 | |
Cosmetology & Cosmetologist, General | 8 | |
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 7 | |
Women's Studies | 7 | |
Dance, General | 6 | |
Pre-Engineering | 6 | |
Prepress & Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design | 6 | |
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 5 | |
Advertising | 5 | |
Ethnic Studies | 5 | |
Geography | 5 | |
International Relations and Affairs | 5 | |
Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 5 | |
Legal Administrative Assistant & Secretary | 3 | |
Data Modeling & Warehousing and Database Administration | 2 | |
Radio and Television | 2 | |
Environmental Science | 1 | |
Grand Total | 3,672 | 21 |
Santa Monica College has a graduation rate of 32%, which is among the 14% lowest for universities in the US.
Total | Men | Women | |
---|---|---|---|
Graduation rate | 32% | 31% | 34% |
Publications & Citations
Santa Monica College has published 283 scientific papers with 2,943 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Sociology, Political Science, Environmental Science, Psychology, Law, Computer Science, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
Year | Publications | Citations |
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1991 | 1 | 3 |
1992 | 2 | 3 |
1993 | 4 | 15 |
1994 | 3 | 6 |
1995 | 1 | 12 |
1996 | 3 | 7 |
1997 | 1 | 13 |
1998 | 1 | 18 |
1999 | 4 | 8 |
2000 | 3 | 17 |
2001 | 5 | 15 |
2002 | 6 | 16 |
2003 | 4 | 25 |
2004 | 6 | 35 |
2005 | 2 | 22 |
2006 | 5 | 39 |
2007 | 4 | 41 |
2008 | 4 | 75 |
2009 | 9 | 72 |
2010 | 9 | 70 |
2011 | 4 | 88 |
2012 | 3 | 115 |
2013 | 14 | 105 |
2014 | 10 | 117 |
2015 | 10 | 142 |
2016 | 14 | 138 |
2017 | 11 | 161 |
2018 | 13 | 180 |
2019 | 8 | 200 |
2020 | 17 | 245 |
2021 | 18 | 263 |
2022 | 22 | 252 |
2023 | 11 | 258 |
Santa Monica College alumni
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Arnold Schwarzenegger
- Occupations
- directorfilm produceractorfilm directorsoldier
- Biography
-
Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger is an Austrian and American actor, businessman, filmmaker, former politician, and former professional bodybuilder known for his roles in high-profile action movies. He served as the 38th governor of California from 2003 to 2011 and was among Time's 100 most influential people in the world in 2004 and 2007.
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Muhammad Ali
- Occupations
- boxer
- Biography
-
Muhammad Ali was an American professional boxer and activist. Nicknamed "the Greatest", he is regarded as one of the most significant sports figures of the 20th century and is often regarded as the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time. He held the Ring magazine heavyweight title from 1964 to 1970. He was the undisputed champion from 1974 to 1978 and the WBA and Ring heavyweight champion from 1978 to 1979. In 1999, he was named Sportsman of the Century by Sports Illustrated and the Sports Personality of the Century by the BBC.
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Sean Penn
- Enrolled in Santa Monica College
- Studied in 1920
- Occupations
- directorscreenwriterfilm actoractorfilm producer
- Biography
-
Sean Justin Penn is an American actor and film director. He has won Academy Awards for his roles in the mystery drama Mystic River (2003) and the biopic Milk (2008).
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James Dean
- Enrolled in Santa Monica College
- Studied Pre-law
- Occupations
- television actorracing automobile driverstage actorfilm actoractor
- Biography
-
James Byron Dean was an American actor with a career that lasted five years. He is regarded as a cultural icon of teenage disillusionment and social estrangement, as expressed in the title of his most celebrated film Rebel Without a Cause (1955), in which he starred as troubled teenager Jim Stark. The other two roles that defined his stardom were loner Cal Trask in East of Eden (1955) and surly ranch hand Jett Rink in Giant (1956).
General info
Alternative names | SMC |
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Total FTE staff | 1,165 |
Carnegie classification | Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional |
Location and contacts
Address | 1900 Pico Blvd Santa Monica, California, 90405-1628 United States |
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City population | 93,000 |
Phone | 3104344000 |