Santa Monica College
Santa Monica,
CA
•4-Year Public•
Santa Monica College Admissions
Santa Monica College is not competitive to get into.
If you want to apply to Santa Monica College, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 8/30 and there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.
Students who submit their applications to Santa Monica College for fall semester should hear back from Santa Monica College by August 30.
Santa Monica College Admissions Stats at a Glance
Here's an overiew of some of Santa Monica College's admissions stats.
| Santa Monica College 2023 | Admissions Statistics |
|---|---|
| Admissions Test Policy | Not optional |
| Waitlist | No |
Santa Monica College Application Deadlines
These are the application deadlines for Santa Monica College.
| Application Type | Offered | Application Deadline | Notification Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Decision I | No | – | – |
| Early Decision II | – | – | – |
| Early Action | No | – | – |
| Regular Decision | Yes | 8 30 | August 30 |
Want to Apply Early to Santa Monica College?
Santa Monica College does not offer early decision or early action.
➡️ Explore a list of some top colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.
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Transferring to Santa Monica College
For more information on transferring to Santa Monica College, contact the school directly.
For Students Waitlisted to Santa Monica College
Santa Monica College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.
What's Most Important for Getting Into Santa Monica College?
Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the areas where you shine. Wondering what factors are considered by Santa Monica College during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.
Make sure to check with Santa Monica College for more information on admission factors.
Santa Monica College 2022-2023 Application Requirements
To apply to Santa Monica College, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Santa Monica College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.
| Area | Required | Recommended | Required for Some | Details (If Any) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Requirements | – | – | – | HS Diploma/GED/CHSPE/TASC |
| Transcript of High School Record | – | – | – | – |
GPA and Testing
What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Santa Monica College?
Santa Monica College has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.
About GPAs
Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.
An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.
Standardized Test Scores
Santa Monica College does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.
More Information on Transferring to Santa Monica College
For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is August 30. Applicants should hear back by August 30.
Santa Monica College Admissions FAQs
Can I defer my acceptance to Santa Monica College?
❌ Students who are admitted to Santa Monica College must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.
Do I have to submit test scores to Santa Monica College?
✅ Santa Monica College is not test optional.
What is the early decision acceptance rate at Santa Monica College?
❌ Santa Monica College does not offer early decision.
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Santa Monica College Admissions Requirements
Admission Difficulty
Open Admission
Unknown
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Santa Monica College Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Aug 30
Transfer Applications are Due
Aug 30
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Santa Monica College is Aug 30.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Santa Monica College is Aug 30.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Santa Monica College SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
Not available
Math SAT Range
Not available
Reading SAT Range
Not available
Santa Monica College GPA
Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)
Not available
Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
25,948
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
N.A.
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Aug 30
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