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RAND School of Public Policy

Santa Monica, CA·Private·www.pardeerand.edu/

Campus Identity

Beach TownPhD ProgramsVery Safe

RAND School of Public Policy is a private nonprofit university in Santa Monica, CA. The campus sits in a beach town, just 1 mile from the ocean. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 100/100 (Very Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

At a Glance

RAND School of Public Policy is a private nonprofit university in Santa Monica, CA. The campus sits in a beach town, just 1 mile from the ocean. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 100/100 (Very Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

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Campus Lifestyle

School Size & Setting

Under 1,000

Urban setting

Beach Access

1 miles

Santa Monica Beach, CA

Weather

Warm Climate

59°F avg school-year

Nearby Ski Resorts

40 mi away
52 mi away
290 skiable acres14 lifts
53 mi away
800 skiable acres4 lifts

Beach Town

Santa Monica Beach, CA

Ocean access within 0.7 miles

1 mi away

Average Monthly Temperature

1991–2020 Climate Normals · Santa Monica, CA

56°Jan56°Feb57°Mar58°Apr60°May63°Jun65°Jul66°Aug66°Sep63°Oct60°Nov57°Dec

Station: SANTA MONICA PIER · Source: NOAA NCEI

On Campus Safety Score

2021–2023 U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security data normalized per 1,000 students

100/100
Very Safe
PersonalSafetyPropertySafetyParty SceneSafety100100100
100/100
Personal
assault, rape, stalking, dating and domestic violence
100/100
Property
burglary, vehicle theft, arson
100/100
Party Scene
drug, alcohol & weapons enforcement

On Campus Safety data from the U.S. Dept. of Education Clery Act Database, normalized per 1,000 enrolled students. Higher scores indicate a safer environment. Review detailed data on the U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security website.

Cost Breakdown

Annual costs for the 2023–24 academic year. Source: IPEDS/NCES 2024.

Fields of Study

3 programs offered

Most Popular Programs

EconomicsMaster's
24 grads/yr
EconomicsDoctoral
16 grads/yr

Bar width proportional to graduates per year. Earnings = median 4 years after graduation.

Economics
Master's24 grads
Economics
Doctoral16 grads
Public Policy Analysis
Doctoral

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect graduates working and not enrolled full-time. Data suppressed (shown as —) for programs with fewer than 30 graduates. Most recent available year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is RAND School of Public Policy located?

RAND School of Public Policy is located in Santa Monica, CA. The main campus address is 1776 Main St, Santa Monica, CA. It is a private institution offering 4-year degree programs.

Is RAND School of Public Policy the right fit for me?

Whether RAND School of Public Policy is right for you depends on your academic goals, budget, lifestyle preferences, and career aspirations. Key factors to consider: admissions requirements, cost and financial aid, campus culture in Santa Monica, and available programs. Use CollegeCove's compare tool to weigh RAND School of Public Policy against similar schools side-by-side.

Data sourced from IPEDS/NCES 2024. Always verify with RAND School of Public Policy directly for the most current information.

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Quick Facts

Type
Private
Location
Santa Monica, CA
Size
Under 1,000
Degrees Offered
Master's, Doctoral
School Year Weather
Warm · 59°F avg
On Campus Safety Score
100/100
Nearest Airport
Santa Monica, CA (SMO) · 2 mialso LAX (7 mi), HHR (11 mi)

Location

Santa Monica, CA

Data Sources: Admissions, cost, and enrollment data sourced from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) (NCES, 2024 survey year). Fields of Study data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. On Campus Safety Score computed from Clery Act data (U.S. Dept. of Education, 3-year average normalized per 1,000 students). Data may not reflect most recent changes. Always verify with the institution directly.