Santa Monica College
Santa Monica College is one of the fifty public 4-year colleges in California. The campus is located in an urban area, in Santa Monica.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 29,760 students attend the school. Every year 30% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Santa Monica College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $1,104, and fees were $38. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $8,520 and $38 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students29,760 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio30:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate- |
Nursing Programs
The Santa Monica College Associate Degree in Nursing program prepares students to meet the standards of the California Board of Registered Nursing. This program is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
Graduates from the program are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) to become a Registered Nurse.
Admissions Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED equivalence,
- Official college transcripts from ALL colleges attended
- Take and achieve the required Admissions Assessment score.
- Fulfill all pre-requisite courses
The college will notify accepted applicants an acceptance letter for the either the fall or spring semester. Approximately 50 students are accepted into the program each semester and are notified by mail.
Transfer students are required to meet the same standard for admission in addition to successful completion of Nursing courses. There are limited spaces for this type of entry.
Students enrolled in the program must pass all courses in the nursing curriculum with a minimum of a ‘C’ grade to progress to the next course, graduate or apply for licensure.
Please contact the official website of the college for additional information on the program and application information.
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 8 | 45 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 12 miles radius of Santa Monica College
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University of California-Los Angeles
4 miles away |
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Career Colleges of America - Los Angeles
6 miles away |
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Community Based Education and Development
6 miles away |
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Central Nursing College
10 miles away |
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Preferred College of Nursing - Los Angeles
10 miles away |
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Center of Education and Technology VN Program
11 miles away |
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Walter Jay M.D. Institute
12 miles away |
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Preferred College of Nursing - Van Nuys
12 miles away |
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YWCA Los Angeles Job Corps Center
12 miles away |
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Anderson Medical Career College
12 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges 01/01/1952 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1989 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $46/credit | |
| In State Students | $46/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $355/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $2,070 | $2,070 | $15,975 |
| ADN | 70 | $3,220 | $3,220 | $24,850 |
| BSN | 125 | $5,750 | $5,750 | $44,375 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 51% of Santa Monica College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 33% | $4,415 |
| Other Federal Grant | 25% | $155 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 49% | $1,879 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | -- | $1,636 |
| Federal Student Loans | 1% | $4,424 |
| Private Loans | -- | $5,442 |
$6,688
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$4,861 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$4,961 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$6,152 |
| $75,001 to $110,000-- |
| Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
29,760
Undergrads
0
Graduates
15,895
Women
13,865
Men
37%
Full-time
63%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
Hispanic |
40% |
|
White |
25% |
|
Non-resident alien |
11% |
|
Asian |
9% |
|
Black/African American |
9% |
|
Two or more races |
4% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- California State PTA Continuing Education Scholarship for School Nurses
- FNSNA Promise of Nursing Scholarships
- Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarships
- Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Scholarship Program
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and California state board of nursing.
