- International Students are required to take a minimum of 12 units during the semester to maintain F-1 status.
- Tuition, fees, and health insurance fees are subject to change without notice.
- All new F-1 students will pay a mandatory insurance surcharge to cover the seminar and pre-enrollment period before their first term begins.
Fall 2025 - Summer 2026
Academics
| Academic | Tuition & Fees | 1 Academic Year (24 units in 2 semesters, no sessions) |
|---|---|---|
|
Enrollment Fee $46 per unit |
$468/unit |
$11,232** |
| SMC Health Fee |
$ 27 per semester; $22 per session |
$54 |
| Associated Students Resource Fee |
$10 per semester/session |
$20 |
| Student Benefits Fee |
$22.50 per semester/session |
$45 |
| Student Representation Fee |
$2 per semester/session |
$4 |
| Health Insurance (mandatory) | $1096.50 for one semester and one session plus $182.75 initial insurance fee, first semester only. $365.50 for new Summer students. $274.14 for new Winter students |
$2376 |
** If you enroll in more than 12 units in one semester, you will pay more non-resident tuition because this fee is charged per unit.
For detailed fee information, visit Tuition & Fees for SMC International Students (opens in new window) .
Intensive English Program
| Fee Type | Tuition and Fees |
|---|---|
|
Program Cost Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer 2025-26 |
$1000 per month |
| Health |
$27/semester; $22/session |
| Associated Students Resource Fee |
$10 |
| Student Benefits Fee (per semester/session) |
$22.50 |
| Student Representation Fee (per semester/session) |
$2 |
| Health Insurance (mandatory) |
$1096.50 for one semester and one session plus $182.75 initial insurance fee, first term only. This fee is pro-rated for students who join the IEP after the beginning of the traditional semester. |
Estimated Expenses
| Expense | Estimate Per 1 Month | Estimate Per 9 Months |
|---|---|---|
| Living Expenses |
$1,516 (based on a homestay with 2 meals per day) |
$13,644 |
| Books and Supplies |
$531 per semester |
$1,062 (2 semesters) |
| Personal Expenses |
$507 |
$4,563 |
Estimated Total Expenses for Fall 2025 to Spring 2026: $33,000 USD
Academic year required on the bank statement for SMC Admission
Estimated Total Expenses for the IXD program for Fall 2025 to Spring 2026: Upper division tuition surcharge: $84/unit. Total Estimated Expenses: $35,016.00
Estimated Dependent Expenses
- Dependent: $18,207 USD (based on 9 months)
*Students with free room and board in the Santa Monica area may deduct $13,644 USD from the total expenses.
Wire Transfer Information
If you choose to wire transfer money to SMC, here are the instructions.
Wire transfer only accepted for:
- SMC Tuition and School Fees (health and activity)
- SMC Insurance
- Application fee or Seminar fee
Do not wire transfer money to SMC for your tuition and fees until you have been accepted to SMC.
You will need to include additional funds for every wire transfer to cover the cost of federal wire system and SWIFT Network charges
Send to:
JPMorgan Chase
Government, Not-For-Profit & Healthcare Banking
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Credit to: Santa Monica College
Account #: 569288751
Fed Wire #: 0210000-21
Swift Network #: CHASUS33
Include the Student’s Name & Passport Number & SMC Student ID Number OR Application Identification Number (Application ID#).
Incoming wires are subject to Federal Wire System charges of $18.00 or SWIFT network charges of $19.00. Charges may change without prior notice.