Education
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica College
Overview
SMC enrolls more than 2,000 international students from over 90 countries, one of the largest F-1 populations of any US community college. International students pay $486 per unit (Fall 2026 rates), which the college prices at $11,664 in tuition for a 24-unit academic year plus about $2,310 in mandatory health insurance.
Key details
- Location
- Santa Monica, United States
- Country
- United States
- Course level
- Vocational
- Intake
- Fall, Spring
- Budget
- USD 11,664 – USD 14,580
Eligibility
Secondary-school completion, English proficiency (or the on-campus Intensive English Program), and a bank statement showing the $34,000 estimated total expenses SMC requires for international admission.
Guides for this route
Our own guides for students heading to or from United States — worth reading before you contact the provider.
India → United StatesStudying in the USA from India: F-1 Interview, OPT and LoansFor Indian students heading to a US college: the I-20 and F-1 interview, SEVIS and MRV fees, proof of funds, OPT and STEM OPT, and INR budgets.Bangladesh → United StatesStudying in the USA from Bangladesh: F-1 Visa, I-20 and OPTA US plan for Bangladeshi students: SEVP-certified schools, the I-20 and F-1 interview, funds a savings-based family must show, and OPT after graduation.Nepal → United StatesStudying in the USA from Nepal: I-20, F-1 Interview and OPTA Nepali student's route to a US campus: SEVP-certified schools, the I-20, SEVIS and visa fees, the F-1 interview in Kathmandu, on-campus work and OPT.