Santa Monica College — Cost & Aid Report 2025
Cost & aid 2025
Santa Monica College is a public, special-focus four-year institution in California. This report covers price, financial aid, debt, and return on investment from 2025 federal data.
Average net price (after aid)
$2,779
per year, all incomes
In-state tuition
$1,156
Out-of-state tuition
$10,708
Average net price
$2,779
Median grad debt
$6,450
Average net price by family income bracket
| Family income | Net price after aid |
|---|---|
| $0-30k | $1,896 |
| $30-48k | $2,442 |
| $48-75k | $4,440 |
| $75-110k | $7,087 |
| $110k+ | $8,395 |
Out of every 100 students — Pell grant
- Receive Pell grant 26/100
- Do not receive Pell 74/100
Out of every 100 students — federal loans
- Take federal loans 3/100
- Do not take federal loans 97/100
Net price vs. 1,500 US institutions