What's the transfer rate from Santa Monica College to UC?

I'm thinking about going to Santa Monica College and then transferring to a UC school later. Does anyone know what the transfer rate looks like? I'm trying to gauge my chances.

Santa Monica College has long been recognized as one of the leading community colleges in California for transferring students to UC schools. According to information published by Santa Monica College, it ranks as the No. 1 transfer college to UCLA, USC, and Loyola Marymount University. Additionally, it's among the top three transferring colleges to the UC system overall.

An exact transfer rate can vary from year to year, and it can depend on factors such as your specific academic performance, the specific major you're pursuing, and the level of competition among transfer applications in a given year. However, it is clear that a large number of students do successfully transfer from Santa Monica College to UC schools every year.

A good way to boost your chances of transferring successfully is to take advantage of the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program that UCs offer with select California Community Colleges, including Santa Monica College. Six UC campuses offer guaranteed admission to California community college students who meet specific requirements.

Each UC campus with a TAG program has its own set of requirements, which usually goes beyond just meeting the minimum UC transfer admission criteria, so it will be important to fulfill those requirements and keep your GPA up.

Remember that transfer success is not solely about the raw numbers but also about your academic preparation, meeting admission deadlines, the strength of your essays, among other components of the transfer application. Therefore, while these figures can give an indication of Santa Monica College's track record of success, it's important to also focus on meeting the individual UC's transfer prerequisites and requirements, as well as, seeking guidance from transfer advisors and counselors at both Santa Monica College and your prospective UC schools.