June 2026

AI Index Report

Santa Monica College

AIS
42.5
National rank
#1358
State rank
#116
Programs
10

Ranks 116th in California

  1. 113Cypress College43.6
  2. 114Sonoma State University43.2
  3. 115Southern California University of Health Sciences42.6
  4. 116Santa Monica College42.5
  5. 117AMDA College of the Performing Arts42

National Vs State Performance

How does Santa Monica College perform in AI Search at a national and state level?

National Rank Over Time

Santa Monica College

National rank

#1358

June 2026 is the first published edition, so there is no trend to plot yet. A line appears from the second edition on.

Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition

Ranked by AI Index

Across the U.S.

Santa Monica College and the institutions ranked either side of it

  1. 1356Hawkeye Community College42.5
  2. 1357Cabarrus College of Health Sciences42.5
  3. 1359Collin College42.5
  4. 1360Schreiner University42.5
  5. 1358Santa Monica College42.5

Top Programs By State

Where AI recommends Santa Monica College, and which of its programs come up in each state.

Most Recommended Programs By State

Santa Monica College

Share of voice
LowerHigher
No data

Home state: California

0.5%

share of voice in California, ranked #847

Strongest states

  1. #1California0.5%
  2. #2Colorado0.2%
  3. #3Massachusetts0.2%
  4. #4Alaska0.2%
  5. #5Pennsylvania0.1%
  6. #6New Hampshire0.1%

Top programs in CA

  1. #1Health Science50%
  2. #2Elementary Education25%

Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition

Top AI Search Competitors

Who is Santa Monica College competing with for the programs AI recommends it for

Rank

Competitor

Competing in

Share

  1. 1
    Hampton University
    Computer Science0%
  2. 2
    Carnegie Mellon University School of Music
    Computer Science0%
  3. 3
    University of Nebraska at Kearney
    Computer Science0%
  4. 4
    Hawaii Pacific University
    Computer Science0%
  5. 5
    Politecnico di Milano
    Graphic Design0%
  6. 6
    University of South Florida
    Graphic Design0%

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Top Programs By Degree Level

What programs is AI recommending and who is Santa Monica College competing with?

Your top competitors in

Computer Science, Undergraduate

Schools competing in AI Search for the same program

  1. #420Hampton University0%
  2. #421Carnegie Mellon University School of Music0%
  3. #422Santa Monica College0%
  4. #423University of Nebraska at Kearney0%
  5. #424Hawaii Pacific University0%

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Prompts Visibility

The individual prompts Santa Monica College wins, and the ones it is placing second on, are published on the claimed profile.

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AI Citations

Which pages AI cites most when it answers questions about Santa Monica College.

Most frequently cited pages

The individual pages AI cites most in answers where Santa Monica College is mentioned

  1. 1

    smc.edu

    Graphic Design - Associate Degrees - Santa Monica College

    23.1%3 citations
  2. 2

    campuscybercafe.com

    Best Community Colleges for Transfer Students in the USA 2026: Save Tuition Costs - Campus Cybercafe

    15.4%2 citations
  3. 3

    ixd.smc.edu

    Santa Monica College Interaction Design Bachelor's Degree

    7.7%1 citations
  4. 4

    smc.edu

    Global Trade and Logistics - Santa Monica College

    7.7%1 citations
  5. 5

    smc.edu

    Elementary Education - Santa Monica College

    7.7%1 citations

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Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition

Topics Coverage

What topics does AI cover when it talks about Santa Monica College?

Most Covered Topics on AI Search for Santa Monica College

  • Admissions

    47.8%

    11 answers

  • Transfers

    47.8%

    11 answers

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Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition

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