Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, United States
Overview
Operating from Santa Monica, United States, Santa Monica College delivers higher education as a public university. It serves as a higher-education provider within the United States.
Programmes at Santa Monica College cover multiple qualification levels, structured through its academic units. The institution administers a broad programme catalogue across its academic units.
Student enrolment at Santa Monica College reaches 21,440 students. The institutional environment is shaped by its campus environment, where students, faculty, and support staff interact daily.
Location & Contact
Santa Monica College's campus address and the ways prospective students can reach the institution. For visa queries, contact the international student services office directly rather than central admissions.
Academic Details
Santa Monica College at the institutional level: enrolment, staffing, and accreditation summary. Accreditation has expiry and renewal cycles worth checking on the awarding body site for currency.
Programs Offered
All active programmes at Santa Monica College are listed by degree level. Cross-reference against the divisions section to identify which faculty owns each programme — that determines admissions handling.
Bachelor's Degree
1 programme
At undergraduate level, Santa Monica College offers 1 programme. These bachelor's degrees typically open both direct employment pathways and routes into postgraduate specialisation.
Visual and Performing Arts, Other Visual Arts
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications
98 programmes
Beyond the main degree tiers, Santa Monica College runs 98 programmes as certificates, diplomas, and associate or foundation programmes — useful for upskilling or as a pathway to bachelor's entry.
International Relations and National Security Studies Politics & International Relations
Film/Video and Photographic Arts Film & Animation
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Performing Arts
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Performing Arts
Design and Applied Arts Applied Design
Design and Applied Arts Applied Design
Dance Performing Arts
Dance Performing Arts
Visual and Performing Arts, General Visual Arts
Sociology Social & Cultural Studies
Political Science and Government Politics & International Relations
Political Science and Government Politics & International Relations
International Relations and National Security Studies Politics & International Relations
Film/Video and Photographic Arts Film & Animation
Geography and Cartography Geography
Geography and Cartography Geography
Economics Economics
Archeology Social & Cultural Studies
Anthropology Social & Cultural Studies
Criminal Justice and Corrections Criminal Law & Justice
Criminal Justice and Corrections Criminal Law & Justice
Psychology, General Psychology
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness Sport and Exercise Science
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness Sport and Exercise Science
Data Science Liberal Arts
Accounting and Related Services Accounting
History History
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations Business Administration
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations Business Administration
Insurance Business Administration
Insurance Business Administration
Taxation Taxation
International Business International Business
International Business International Business
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Entrepreneurship
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services Business Administration
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services Business Administration
Accounting and Related Services Accounting
Biological and Physical Sciences Liberal Arts
Business Administration, Management and Operations Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Business Administration
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Nursing
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Health Sciences
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Health Sciences
Health and Medical Administrative Services Healthcare Administration
Health and Medical Administrative Services Healthcare Administration
Music Music
Fine and Studio Arts Visual Arts
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians Media Studies & Mass Media
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Information Systems & Technology
Computer Software and Media Applications Digital Media & Game Development
Computer Software and Media Applications Digital Media & Game Development
Computer Science Computer Sciences
Computer Science Computer Sciences
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications Computer Sciences
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications Computer Sciences
Computer Programming Computer Sciences
Computer Programming Computer Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences, General Computer Sciences
Graphic Communications Media Studies & Mass Media
Graphic Communications Media Studies & Mass Media
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Information Systems & Technology
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians Media Studies & Mass Media
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Public Relations
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Public Relations
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Media Studies & Mass Media
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Media Studies & Mass Media
Journalism Journalism
Communication and Media Studies Communication Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies Social & Cultural Studies
Architectural Sciences and Technology Architecture
Architectural Sciences and Technology Architecture
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Forestry & Natural Resources
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services Linguistics & Language Studies
Mathematics Mathematics
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Liberal Arts
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Liberal Arts
Legal Support Services Law
Legal Support Services Law
Apparel and Textiles Family & Consumer Science
Apparel and Textiles Family & Consumer Science
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Family & Consumer Science
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Family & Consumer Science
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services Family & Consumer Science
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Linguistics & Language Studies
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Forestry & Natural Resources
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services Linguistics & Language Studies
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians General Engineering
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians General Engineering
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians General Engineering
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians General Engineering
Engineering, General General Engineering
Engineering, General General Engineering
Special Education and Teaching Special Education
Special Education and Teaching Special Education
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Culinary Arts
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Culinary Arts
No programmes match your filter in this level.
How to apply to Santa Monica College
Step-by-step guidance for applying to Santa Monica College, covering the typical sequence from programme selection to admissions follow-up.
- 1 Research programmes at Santa Monica College
Use the programme finder to browse Santa Monica College's 99 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.
- 2 Review admissions criteria
Programme-level requirements at Santa Monica College typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.
- 3 Gather supporting documents
Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.
- 4 Lodge your application
Santa Monica College processes applications through www.smc.edu. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.
- 5 Confirm receipt and track progress
Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.
Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Monica College
Short Q&A on the institutional facts that matter most when shortlisting Santa Monica College as a study destination.
What city is Santa Monica College in?
Santa Monica College operates from Santa Monica, United States.
Is Santa Monica College a public or private institution?
Santa Monica College is a public institution.
How big is Santa Monica College's student body?
Santa Monica College serves approximately 21,440 students.
What is Santa Monica College's official website?
Santa Monica College's official website is www.smc.edu.
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