Outcomes at SMC
Graduation Rate
36.27%
Transfer-out Rate
14.86%
The graduation rate at Santa Monica College is 36.27% last year which is lower (less completion rate) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in California. 1,274 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 3,513 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 34.50%.
The transfer-out rate is 14.86% that is extremely higher (many students transferred-out) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in California.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Santa Monica College and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Santa Monica College. 1,274 students have completed and 522 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 126 students still enrolled and 1,591 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 3,513 | 21 | 3,492 |
| Completers | 1,274 (36.27%) | 19 | 1,255 |
| Transfer-out | 522 (14.86%) | - | 522 |
| Still Enrolled | 126 (3.59%) | - | 126 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 1,591 (45.29%) | 2 | 1,589 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 1 students have completed in 4 years.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 1 (4.76%) |
0 (0.00%) |
1 (11.11%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 16 (76.19%) |
10 (83.33%) |
6 (66.67%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 36.27% (1,274/3,513) | 32.58% (545/1,673) | 39.62% (729/1,840) |
| Asian | 52.99% (142/268) | 42.34% (58/137) | 64.12% (84/131) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 20.90% (51/244) | 20.18% (22/109) | 21.48% (29/135) |
| Hispanic | 27.20% (384/1,412) | 22.01% (140/636) | 31.44% (244/776) |
| White | 43.11% (297/689) | 39.64% (134/338) | 46.44% (163/351) |
| Two or More Race | 32.65% (48/147) | 25.00% (20/80) | 41.79% (28/67) |
| Unknown | 50.00% (6/12) | 28.57% (2/7) | 80.00% (4/5) |