Santa Monica Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Santa Monica Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Santa Monica, California

There are at least 6 colleges in Santa Monica, listed and described below. These schools represent 29,322 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 20,442 full-time students.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Santa Monica; see particularly Los Angeles, and Burbank colleges.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of California Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

Santa Monica is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.
There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Santa Monica.
A lot of people walk and bicycle in Santa Monica.

Featured Colleges in Santa Monica (QuickSchools™)

We call these QuickSchools™ -- Our term for schools with flexible schedules, simple applications, online info request forms, and very rapid response to requests for info.

The Art Institutes
Santa Monica, California

The Art Institutes (AI) provides programs that stimulate the minds of its students with programs in design, the arts, game programming, culinary cuisine, and fashion.

Programs: Architecture And Planning, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Cooking And Culinary Arts, Design, Drama And Performing Arts, Engineering Technician, Hospitality, Media, Music, Photography And Commercial Art
Degrees/Course Work: Advanced Diploma, Associate, Bachelor, Bachelor , Certificate, Certificate , Diploma

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Argosy University
Santa Monica, California

Offers degree programs in business, education, health sciences, and psychology and behavioral sciences. 19 campuses in 11 states and online programs.

Programs: Business And Management, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Liberal Arts, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Medicine, Religion And Philosophy, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Doctorate, Master

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Santa Monica Colleges with Open Admissions

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Santa Monica College
1900 Pico Blvd
Santa Monica, California 90405-1628

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, biological and physical sciences, business management, child development, registered nursing, graphic design, interior design, accounting.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 28,958 students, 20,158 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy Santa Monica
1358 5th St
Santa Monica, California 90401

Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 51 students, 82 full-time equivalent.
Notable: Placement assistance.

Colleges in Santa Monica with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine
1807 Wilshire Blvd, Ste #200
Santa Monica, California 90403

Programs: traditional Asian medicine.
Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's.
Student Body: 211 students, 103 full-time equivalent.
Notable: Career counseling.

Pardee Rand Graduate School of Policy Studies
1776 Main St
Santa Monica, California 90407-2138

Programs: public policy analysis.
Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's.
Student Body: 102 students, 99 full-time equivalent.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/Town	Colleges	Pop. (2000)	Students	Dorms
Beverly Hills Colleges	1	33,784	514
Burbank Colleges	7	100,316	2,490	350
Culver City Colleges	4	38,816	10,651
Inglewood Colleges	3	112,580	79
Los Angeles Colleges	93	3,694,820	235,030	29,919
Torrance Colleges	4	137,946	24,895

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