Race & Ethnicity
Santa Monica College has a diverse student body with 67% students of color and 21% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Diversity Highlights
Cultural Engagement
Santa Monica College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.
Gender Distribution
Santa Monica College has a gender distribution of 56% female students and 44% male students.
Overall Gender Distribution
Gender Statistics
44% of total enrollment
56% of total enrollment
Age Distribution
Santa Monica College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 33% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 23% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.
Undergraduate Ages
Age Diversity Insights
33%
Traditional Age (18-21)
23%
Non-Traditional (25+)
0%
Graduate Students
Geographic Diversity
Santa Monica College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 21% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 112% in-state residents, -32% out-of-state students, and 21% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.
Geographic Origin
Regional Representation
112% of student body
21% of student body
States Represented
1 states are represented on campus.
Diversity Metrics
Ethnic Diversity
67%
Students of Color
Gender Balance
56%
Female Students
Global Reach
21%
International
Age Diversity
23%
Non-Traditional Age