Santa Monica College

www.smc.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,104

2022 Average Net Price

$6,656

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

22,375

39.6% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

32.2%

1,049 Graduates

About

Santa Monica College is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2022, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Santa Monica College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (3,207 degrees awarded), Child Care Provider (49 degrees), and Graphic Design (28 degrees).

In 2022, 8,184 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Santa Monica College. 61.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (3,244 degrees), 1.48 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (2,197 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Santa Monica College is $1,104, which is $−7,008 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Santa Monica College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 317 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Santa Monica College is $1,104, which is $7,008 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,656.

In 2022, 52% of undergraduate students attending Santa Monica College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 1% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,104

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Santa Monica College was $1,104. The cost of tuition at Santa Monica College is $−7,008 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Santa Monica College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,656

2022 Value

4.33%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Santa Monica College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,656. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Santa Monica College grew by 4.33%.

This chart compares the average net price of Santa Monica College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,556

Room and Board

$1,746

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Santa Monica College was of $11,556 in 2022. The cost of room and board did not change between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,746. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Santa Monica College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

52% of undergraduate students at Santa Monica College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 1.89% with respect to 2021, when 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Santa Monica College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Santa Monica College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 317 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Santa Monica College had a total enrollment of 22,375 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Santa Monica College is 8,852 students and the part-time enrollment is 13,523. This means that 39.6% of students enrolled at Santa Monica College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Santa Monica College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 41.6% Hispanic or Latino, 25.6% White, 8.91% Asian, 8.85% Black or African American, 5.38% Two or More Races, 0.13% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.125% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Santa Monica College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (22.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (16.5%) and White Male (11.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

39.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Santa Monica College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 22,375 students. The full-time enrollment at Santa Monica College is 8,852 and the part-time enrollment is 13,523. This means that 39.6% of students enrolled at Santa Monica College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.2% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Santa Monica College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

100%

2020 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Santa Monica College was 100%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), Santa Monica College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Santa Monica College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
9,314 enrolled students
White
5,723 enrolled students
Asian
1,993 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Santa Monica College is 41.6% Hispanic or Latino, 25.6% White, 8.91% Asian, 8.85% Black or African American, 5.38% Two or More Races, 0.13% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.125% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 42.9% White, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 609 students (2.72%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 1,822 more women than men received degrees from Santa Monica College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Santa Monica College is hispanic or latino (3,244 degrees awarded). There were 1.48 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (2197 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Santa Monica College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (3,207 degrees awarded), followed by Child Care Provider (49 degrees) and Graphic Design (28 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Santa Monica College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (153 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (4,643 degrees), and Human Sciences (446 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Santa Monica College are Elementary & middle school teachers (212,375 people), Other managers (147,185 people), Graphic designers (99,861 people), Postsecondary teachers (84,152 people), and Secondary school teachers (83,662 people).

The most specialized majors at Santa Monica College in 2022 are Communication Technologies (153 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (4,643 degrees), Human Sciences (446 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (382 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (367 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Santa Monica College are Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, and Correspondence clerks & order clerks

The most specialized majors at Santa Monica College are Communication Technologies (153 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (4,643 degrees), Human Sciences (446 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (382 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (367 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Santa Monica College are Elementary & secondary schools (449,828 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (207,718 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (172,528 people), Computer Systems Design (132,777 people), and Construction (79,892 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Santa Monica College.

Most Common (2022)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
930 degrees awarded
Humanistic Studies
506 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
382 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at Santa Monica College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 930 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Santa Monica College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

3,181

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

5,003

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 3,181 degrees were awarded to men at Santa Monica College, which is 0.636 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (5,003).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Santa Monica College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 1715 degrees were awarded to men at Santa Monica College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.708 times less than the 2422 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 2422 degrees were awarded to men at Santa Monica College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.41 times more than the 1715 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (49.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Santa Monica College is Female and Asian (49.6% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.477% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
3,244 degrees awarded
White
2,197 degrees awarded
Asian
815 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Santa Monica College is hispanic or latino (3,244 degrees awarded). There were 1.48 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (2197 degrees).

5.69% of degree recipients (466 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Hispanic or Latino Female
2,093 degrees awarded
White Female
1,295 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
1,151 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Santa Monica College is hispanic or latino female (2,093 degrees awarded). There were 1.62 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1295 degrees).

Operations

Santa Monica College has an endowment valued at nearly $14.4M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −13.3M (−91.8%) compared to the 0.843% average return (43.9k on 5.21M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2022, Santa Monica College had a total salary expenditure of 361M. Santa Monica College employs 332 Instructors. Most academics at Santa Monica College are Female Instructor (191), and Male Instructor (141).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Santa Monica College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 168 employees, Service, with 104 employees, and Management with 96 employees.

Endowment

$14.4M

2022 Endowment

12.4%

decline from 2021

Santa Monica College has an endowment valued at about $14.4M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Santa Monica College declined 12.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $9.22M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Santa Monica College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$21.3M - Federal
$21.1M - State
$556k - Local

As of 2022, Santa Monica College received $21.3M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $21.1M from state grants and contracts, and $556k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$138M

2022 Salaries

2.96%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Santa Monica College paid a median of $138M in salaries, which represents 38.2% of their overall expenditure ($361M) and a 2.96% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.16% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 8.65% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$39.3M

Instructional Salaries

332

Number of Employees

In 2022, Santa Monica College paid a total of $39.3M to 332 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

332 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

168 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Santa Monica College was Instructor with 332 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Santa Monica College were Office and Administrative Support with 168 employees, Service with 104 employees, and Management with 96 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Santa Monica College was Female Instructor with 191 employees, and Male Instructor with 141 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Santa Monica College.

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