I'm considering starting at Santa Monica College and then transferring to a UC school. Does anyone know about the transfer rates from SMC to any UC colleges?
Santa Monica College has one of the highest UC transfer rates among California community colleges. Historically, about 32 percent of Santa Monica College students successfully transfer to University of California campuses, which is a much higher rate compared to the statewide average of about 20 percent. However, the specific transfer rate can vary slightly each year and depends on the individual UC campuses. For example, transfer rates may be higher for campuses like UC Riverside compared to more selective campuses like UCLA. It's also worth noting that your own chances of transferring successfully will heavily depend on your academic performance, specific major, and the completion of the course requirements for that UC campus.
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