- 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 2023 - Summer 2024
Academics
| Academic | Tuition & Fees | 1 Academic Year (24 units in 2 semesters, no sessions) |
|---|---|---|
|
Enrollment Fee $46 per unit |
$386/unit |
$9264** |
| SMC Health Fee |
$23 per semester; $20 per session |
$46 |
| 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) | $1062 for one semester and one session plus $177 initial insurance fee, first semester only. |
$2124 |
** 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.
Intensive English Program
| Fee Type | Tuition and Fees |
|---|---|
|
Program Cost Spring, Summer, Fall 2022 |
$1000 per month |
| Health |
$23/semester; $20/session |
| Associated Students Resource Fee |
$10 |
| Student Benefits Fee (per semester/session) |
$22.50 |
| Student Representation Fee (per semester/session) |
$2 |
| Health Insurance (mandatory) |
$1063.5 for one semester and one session plus $177.25 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 |
$1,284 (based on a homestay with 2 meals per day) |
$11,556 |
| Books and Supplies |
$873 per semester |
$1,746 (2 semesters) |
| Personal Expenses |
$474 |
$4,262 |
Estimated Total Expenses for Fall 2023 to Spring 2024: $29,000 USD
Academic year required on the bank statement for SMC Admission
Estimated Total Expenses for the IXD program for Fall 2023 to Spring 2024: $30,000 USD
Estimated Dependent Expenses
- Dependent: $11,556 USD (based on 9 months)
*Students with free room and board in the Santa Monica area may deduct $11,556 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 and receive your I-20 and have secured an F-1 Visa.
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 & 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.