Santa Monica College Demographics & Diversity Overview

68%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
19%
International
1
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Santa Monica College has a diverse student body with 68% students of color and 19% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
27.4%(5,723)
Hispanic
44.6%(9,314)
African American
9.5%(1,980)
Asian
9.5%(1,993)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(28)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(29)
Two or More Races
5.8%(1,203)
Unknown
2.9%(609)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color68%
Total Enrollment22,375
International Students19%

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

Men
44.3%(9,905)
Women
55.7%(12,470)

Gender Statistics

Men9,905

44% of total enrollment

Women12,470

56% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Santa Monica College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 48% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 32% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
5.2%(1,155)
18-19
28.4%(6,348)
20-21
19.2%(4,294)
22-24
14.9%(3,325)
25+
32.4%(7,253)

Age Diversity Insights

48%

Traditional Age (18-21)

32%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Santa Monica College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 19% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 112% in-state residents, -32% out-of-state students, and 19% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
85.2%(3,641)
International
14.8%(630)

Regional Representation

In-State3,641

112% of student body

International630

19% of student body

States Represented

1 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

68%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

19%

International

Age Diversity

32%

Non-Traditional Age