How much has SMC's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 6.20% from 2014 ($25,310), where SMC's current cost is $26,880. In 2024, the COA is increased by 0.83% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $7,836 (2014) to $9,316 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 19.44% over the past 10 years.

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Santa Monica College over the past 10 years. The COA has increased 6.20% for that period where the last year costs were $26,880. The total cost includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs vary by student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 19.44% for the last 10 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $9,316. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Santa Monica College over last the 10 years.
YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2014-15$1,140$7,836-
2015-16$1,136$8,078 3.09%
2016-17$1,142$8,078 0.00%
2017-18$1,142$8,558 5.94%
2018-19$1,142$8,918 4.21%
2019-20$1,144$8,920 0.02%
2020-21$1,148$9,044 1.39%
2021-22$1,146$9,090 0.51%
2022-23$1,150$9,094 0.04%
2023-24$1,156$9,316 2.44%
Santa Monica College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,746, and it has increased 5.43% from the year 2014 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2014-15$1,656-
2015-16$1,656 0.00%
2016-17$1,656 0.00%
2017-18$1,746 5.43%
2018-19$1,746 0.00%
2019-20$1,746 0.00%
2020-21$1,746 0.00%
2021-22$1,746 0.00%
2022-23$1,746 0.00%
2023-24$1,746 0.00%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 0.00% when living-off campus from the year 2014 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Santa Monica College.
YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2014-15$15,818-
2015-16$15,818
2016-17$15,818
2017-18$15,818
2018-19$15,818
2019-20$15,818
2020-21$15,818
2021-22$15,818
2022-23$15,818
2023-24$15,818
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