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 11664 – USD 14580

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.

Required documents

No document requirements listed.