Santa Monica College, Community college in Santa Monica, United States
Santa Monica College is a public community college in Santa Monica, California, serving around 25,000 students. The 15-hectare main campus includes computer labs, performance spaces, and a central courtyard with fountains and palm trees.
The college opened in 1929 with 153 students and quickly became a key educational institution on the California coast. Over the decades, it expanded its offerings to more than 100 fields of study.
The college operates the KCRW radio station, which broadcasts alternative music and news across Southern California. The Broad Stage hosts performances by local and international artists throughout the year.
Students can choose from more than 200 degrees and certificates, with courses offered both on campus and through online platforms. The facility is near downtown Santa Monica and is easy to reach by public transport.
The college holds the highest transfer rate to University of California campuses among all community colleges for 33 consecutive years. The John Drescher Planetarium on campus is one of the few publicly accessible planetariums in the Los Angeles area.
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