Outcomes at SMC
Graduation Rate
32.23%
Transfer-out Rate
18.62%
The graduation rate at Santa Monica College is 32.23% last year which is lower (less completion rate) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in California. 1,049 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 3,255 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 33.00%.
The transfer-out rate is 18.62% 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. 1,049 students have completed and 606 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 121 students still enrolled and 1,479 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 3,255 | - |
| Completers | 1,049 (32.23%) | - |
| Transfer-out | 606 (18.62%) | - |
| Still Enrolled | 121 (3.72%) | - |
| No Longer Enrolled | 1,479 (45.44%) | - |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 32.23% (1,049/3,255) | 30.57% (479/1,567) | 33.77% (570/1,688) |
| Asian | 44.39% (99/223) | 38.68% (41/106) | 49.57% (58/117) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 17.04% (38/223) | 17.24% (20/116) | 16.82% (18/107) |
| Hispanic | 21.45% (258/1,203) | 19.53% (109/558) | 23.10% (149/645) |
| White | 34.66% (227/655) | 33.01% (103/312) | 36.15% (124/343) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 30.00% (3/10) | 25.00% (1/4) | 33.33% (2/6) |
| Two or More Race | 36.07% (44/122) | 30.77% (16/52) | 40.00% (28/70) |
| Unknown | 62.50% (5/8) | 75.00% (3/4) | 50.00% (2/4) |