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SMC|Enrollment Development|International Education Center|Cost Comparison

Cost Comparison

Fees and Non-resident Tuition for full-time students (12 Units) for an academic year

California Resident

Fees

Santa Monica College

$264

University of California

$4,236

California State University $1,428
Private Universities (average cost) $22,110

Non-California Resident

Non-Resident Tuition

Total Amount Saved Yearly by Attending SMC
Santa Monica College $3,384 $3,648
University of California $10,614 $14,850

$11,202

California State University $5,904 $7,332

$3,684

Private Universities (average cost) $22,110

$18,462

* Costs do not include Books, Housing, Meals, Transportation, or other expenses.

Note: All students pay basic fees.  $264 represents the approximate cost for a California resident.

Fees are subject to change.

Please note: It is possible for students to establish California residency.  However, the regulation are very specific and adhere to a strict time-line.  Students who wish to establish residency should contact the Residency Specialist for an explanation of the process.