{"product_id":"santa-monica-college","title":"Santa Monica College – California","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSanta Monica College (SMC)\u003c\/strong\u003e in Santa Monica, California, offers associate\/transfer pathways and an Intensive English Program for international students.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAdmission requirements and application documents\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrepare your passport, transcripts, financial documentation, a $75 application fee, and a minimum 500-word essay for the academic program. English proficiency requirements per the 2026 documentation: IELTS 5.0, Duolingo 75, or PTE 39; the college also accepts other methods of proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStudents are typically 18 years of age or older; 16–17-year-old applicants must have graduated from high school and meet the college's guardianship requirements. The IEP does not require proof of English proficiency for admission or an essay like the academic program.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInternational tuition for Fall 2026 – Summer 2027\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;\"\u003eExpense item\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;\"\u003eUSD\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eEnrollment + non-resident tuition + surcharge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e486\/unit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e24 units over two semesters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e11,664\/academic year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eMandatory insurance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e2,310\/year + 196 before the first term\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eHealth and activity fees estimated for two semesters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e125\/year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eTotal budget required by the college for Fall–Spring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e34,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eIntensive English Program\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e1,000\/month, excluding other fees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe $34,000 budget includes various estimated expenses, not just tuition. Taking extra units, summer sessions, or the IXD program will change this total.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEnglish proficiency and intake terms\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe IEP is for F-1 students, involves 20 hours\/week of in-person instruction, and has monthly start dates. The college calculates tuition based on the number of months enrolled per semester, not a monthly payment plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpring 2027 academic: term begins February 16, 2027; application deadline for those outside the US is January 5, and for F-1 students already in the US is January 15. Check the latest schedule and I-20 processing times before applying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.smc.edu\/admission-aid\/apply\/international-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInternational admission terms\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.smc.edu\/admission-aid\/apply\/international-students\/submit-documents.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eApplication documents\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.smc.edu\/admission-aid\/apply\/international-students\/documents\/smc--iec-english-proficiency-8-18-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eEnglish proficiency\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.smc.edu\/admission-aid\/apply\/international-students\/tuition-fees.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTuition and budget\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.smc.edu\/student-support\/international-education\/intensive-english-program.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eIntensive English Program\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCross-checked on October 12, 2026. Annual tuition is listed in each table; please verify directly before submitting.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:22px;background:#f4f6f8;border:1px solid #dce2e7;border-radius:8px;margin-top:24px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSchool selection counseling and application preparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSend your desired level of study, major, transcripts, English proficiency level, intake term, and budget so KeyApply can discuss the appropriate path for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService → Consultation required: 0 CAD\u003c\/strong\u003e refers to the counseling request, not tuition fees. 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