Santa Monica College
It is the no.1 school, for 31 years straight, to transfer to the UC system. It has one of the largest international student populations of community college in the U.S.
Climate
The climate of Santa Monica is arid sub-tropical, with very mild, relatively rainy winters and quite warm, sunny summers.The city is located on the coast of the Los Angeles metropolitan area, where the climate is particularly mild due to the cold current flowing in the ocean.
On average, December is the coldest month with an average temperature of 13°C, while August being the warmest month with an average temperature of 21°C.
About SMC
SMC is recognized as one of the best community colleges in California and the United States. SMC provides the first two years of American university education.
The no.1 school, for 31 years straight, to transfer to the UC system that includes schools like UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC San Diego, and more! It is also no.1 in transfers to private schools like University of Southern California.
The breadth of choices at SMC is mind-blowing! With over 180 career-focused degrees and certificates, from liberal arts to STEM, accounting to film production, SMC’s career- and transfer-oriented programs rival the nation’s best universities.
SMC offers hundreds of classes online, and is a leader among California Community Colleges for the sheer number and breadth of online courses. New in-demand classes are constantly being modified for online delivery.
Santa Monica College’s beautiful campuses are a stone’s throw away from the Pacific Ocean, the world-famous Santa Monica Beach, the Santa Monica Pier, Third Street Promenade, and more.
Tuition & Fees
2024 - 2025 Estimated Cost of Attendance for International Students
Costs are calculated on full-time attendance (12 units) per Fall and Spring semesters.
Note: Costs are subject to change
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