by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what Santa Monica College charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. If you're looking for specific information on SMC costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
Combined out-of-state tuition and fees at Santa Monica College for the 2020-2021 academic year was $9,090 for undergraduates. If you were a California resident, the yearly charges were $1,146.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $9,048 | $42 | $9,090 |
| In-State | $1,104 | $42 | $1,146 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
How much does Santa Monica College cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
Nationwide, out-of-state students pay, on average, $19,933 per year in tuition and fees to attend college. With an average cost of $9,090 in tuition and fees for undergraduate students, Santa Monica College is inexpensive when compared to the national average.
In-state undergrads in California pay an average of $16,784 for tuition and fees. Undergraduates who hail from California pay an average of $1,146 a year to attend SMC, making the school a bargain if you only consider tuition and fees alone.
Take a look at the following chart to see how Santa Monica College compares to other schools in terms of tuition and fees.
| Nationwide | Far Western US | California | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Santa Monica College Financial Aid.
In-state SMC tuition and fees grew with an average annual rate of 0.12% over the past five years. California residents may pay an estimated $1,149 this school year.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of in-state tuition and fees for two years at SMC to be $2,299, and $4,603 for four years.
Tuition and fees for out-of-state students have grown by about 0.65% in the past five years. This school year, students outside of the state will pay an estimated $9,208.
For two years This means an estimated $18,476 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at SMC, and $37,191 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at SMC.
Take note of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing yearlyl. At a log of colleges students will end up paying more for their final year of school than they did for their first.
Discover answers to your finance concerns in the tuition & fees FAQ.