Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Santa Monica College is $1,156 for California residents and $9,316 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 0.52% for California residents and increased by 2.44% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is much lower than the average amount ($4,249) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,664.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for SMC is $1,162 for California residents and $9,543 for out-of-state students which is a 2.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 0.52% for California residents and increased by 2.44% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $15,818 when a student live off campus for year 2024. The off-campus living costs stayed same compared to the previous year.
SMC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year | In-State | Out-of-State | OFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2022-2023 | $1,150 |
$9,094 | $15,818 |
2023-2024 | $1,156 | $9,316 | $15,818 |
Change % 2023-2024 | 0.52% | 2.44% | 0.00% |
2024-2025 | $1,162 | $9,543 | $15,818 |
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Tuition Per Credit Hour
The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at SMC. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $46 for California residents and $386 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State |
Undergraduate | 2022-2023 | $46 | $377 |
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2023-2024 | $46 | $386 |
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2024-2025 | $46 | $395 |
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges
The next table compares the tuition & fees between Santa Monica College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Santa Monica College and Similar Schools
| In-State | Out-of-State |
Santa Monica College | $1,156 | $9,316 |
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University of California-Los Angeles | $13,747 | $44,524 |
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University of California-Berkeley | $14,850 | $45,627 |
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University of California-San Diego | $15,265 | $46,042 |
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California State University-Fullerton | $7,073 | $18,953 |
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University of California-Davis | $15,247 | $46,024 |