Santa Monica College
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Located just minutes from the Pacific Ocean, Santa Monica College (SMC) is California's number-one transfer institution to the prestigious University of California (UC) system, particularly UCLA, for over three decades. The college boasts highly regarded programs in business, film production, nursing, and STEM, and it uniquely offers a selective, workforce-oriented Bachelor of Science degree in Interaction Design. Students enjoy a vibrant, globally diverse campus culture enriched by over 80 student clubs and a relaxed Southern California beach lifestyle. What truly sets SMC apart is its robust Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program and its status as a top community college destination for international students, making it an exceptionally supportive and affordable launching pad for higher education.
Wikipedia:Santa Monica College (SMC) is a public community college in Santa Monica, California. Founded as a junior college in 1929, SMC enrolls over 30,000 students in more than 90 fields of study. The college initially served pre-college high school students, eventually expanding its enrollment to educate college-age and non-traditional students with the intention to transfer to a four-year university. The college has high transfer rates to four-year universities, such as the University of California and California State University campuses, being a leader among state community colleges in transfers to the former.
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