Is SMC a Good School for the Money?

Santa Monica College Value Report

College Factual set out to determine if SMC is asking a fair price for the quality of education they provide. Keep reading for the detailed value report.

• Nationwide Value
• Financial Aid
• Methodology & References

Very Good Value Nationwide

Santa Monica College is ranked #346 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Santa Monica College is a good value according to College Factual's value analysis. It is priced competitively based on the quality of the education provided.

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

The overall price of a college can vary depending on your individual circumstances.

About 66% of SMC students receive financial aid. Get more details on what SMC financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates value by calculating average SMC cost multiplied by time to graduate, and then compares that number to other schools of a similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

References

• National Center for Education Statistics

• College Factual's Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.