by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how SMC ranks in comparison to other schools with liberal arts programs.
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The liberal arts major at SMC is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Liberal Arts General Studies. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at SMC paid an average of $386 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $46 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,104 | $9,264 |
| Fees | $52 | $52 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,746 | $1,746 |
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Online degrees for the SMC liberal arts bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SMC Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 1,436 students graduated with a associate's degree in liberal arts from SMC. About 38% were men and 62% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Santa Monica College with a associate's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 132 |
| Black or African American | 75 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 488 |
| White | 431 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 127 |
| Other Races | 183 |
