Course overview
SMC is the Place for You Santa Monica College – a two-year community college accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges – opened in 1929 with just 153 students. It has now grown to a thriving campus with more than 32,000 students and offerings in more than 100 fields of study. We have an impressive academic record. We are the leader among the state's 116 community colleges in transferring students to the University of California, University of Southern California, Loyola Marymount University, and other four-year campuses. Santa Monica College is one of the most affordable institutions of higher education in the world. And we have an active Financial Aid & Scholarships...
Course record
English tests
TOEFL: 45; IELTS: 5; DUOLINGO: 75; PTE: 39
Required documents
CV/Résumé English Proficiency Test High School Transcript Passport Personal Essay Recommendation Letter (#1) Find an American host family who will welcome you, support you, and make memories with you during your time studying abroad!
Enrollment
30000-40000
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Entry requirements
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If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.
Student profile
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Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- Santa Monica, California, United States of AmericaCA1 Sept 2026
- Santa Monica, California, United States of AmericaCA1 Jan 2027
- Santa Monica, California, United States of AmericaCA1 Sept 2027
- Santa Monica, California, United States of AmericaCA