The first two years at SMC prepare you to transfer to UCLA, USC, and other prestigious California and American public and private institutions. Another distinct advantage is the lower tuition cost at SMC than four-year colleges and universities. Unlike the higher education systems of many countries where students take only courses in their major field of study, all undergraduate students in the U.S. must take introductory courses in several areas including humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and mathematics. SMC offers students the opportunity to take the same general education courses they would take at a four-year college or university at a lower cost. Finally, SMC offers an accessible and supportive learning environment.
Classes are smaller and professors are devoted entirely to teaching.
We look forward to your application and welcome your interest in Santa Monica College. College Profile Santa Monica College is a two-year community college, founded in 1929. Students who complete their first two years of undergraduate requirements may receive an Associate in Arts degree before transferring to a four-year college or university to complete their Bachelor's degree. Certificates are also granted in certain occupational and vocational programs. International students from more than 95 different countries represent nearly ten percent of the 23,000 member undergraduate student body.