by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 25,948 undergraduates in 2020, Santa Monica College is a very large, public college located in Santa Monica, California. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Santa Monica College offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Santa Monica College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Santa Monica College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Santa Monica College Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Santa Monica College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Santa Monica College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Santa Monica College for Veterans Guide.
Santa Monica College does not offer on-campus housing.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Santa Monica College has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 25,948 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 10,005 (38.6%). Part-time attendance was 15,943 (61.4%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 10,005 | 15,943 | 25,948 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Santa Monica College is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Santa Monica College #1856 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Santa Monica College by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Santa Monica College Diversity Guide.
Santa Monica College has a total of 301 student athletes, 177 men and 124 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $610,456 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $606,879 |
| Net | $3,577 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Santa Monica College Athletics