ROTC at Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA · public

Cross-town & partner options
Santa Monica College students can also reach these branches by commuting to a partner school's unit.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of California, Los Angeles.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of California-Los Angeles.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 65% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
Most recent College Scorecard figures. ROTC scholarship boards weigh academics separately from the school's own admission decision.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $1,156 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $10,708 |
| Average net price | $2,779 |
| Yellow Ribbon participating | YesMax contribution $12,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 36% |
ROTC scholarships at Santa Monica College stack with most institutional aid and the GI Bill where Yellow Ribbon applies. Confirm packaging with your unit and the financial aid office.
Academic programs
Santa Monica College enrolls 21,440 undergraduates across the catalog. ROTC cadets pursue degrees in any major; some scholarships and commissioning options carry preferred fields.
Veteran & military student support
Contact & location
- Official site
smc.edu
- Admissions
smc.edu
- Apply
smc.edu
- Financial aid
smc.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Santa Monica, CA 90405-1628
IPEDS UNITID: 122977
Not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or any branch of the U.S. military.