Santa Monica College is a two-year community college accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Opened in 1929 with just 153 students It now has grown to a thriving campus with more than 32,000 students and offerings in more than 100 fields of study. Set on a 38-acre main campus less than two miles from the beach and several nearby satellite campuses, Santa Monica College has everything today’s student needs to succeed — computer labs, athletic facilities, performing and visual arts spaces, and active student clubs. Schools modern facilities have won numerous architectural and sustainability awards, as had the beautiful Quad with fountains, palm trees, and benches. Santa Monica College offers over 180 degree and certificate programs as well as different departments and academic and career paths.
