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. Also, learn how SMC ranks among other schools offering degrees in dance.
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The dance major at SMC is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Dance. 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.
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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,104 | $9,264 |
| Fees | $52 | $52 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,746 | $1,746 |
Learn more about SMC tuition and fees.
SMC does not offer an online option for its dance bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SMC Online Learning page.
The dance program at SMC awarded 6 associate's degrees in 2021-2022. About 33% of these degrees went to men with the other 67% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Santa Monica College with a associate's in dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 128 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 79 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 69 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 40 |
| Other Visual Art | 21 |