RAND School of Public Policy
Santa Monica, California 90401-3208
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
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Private urban college in Santa Monica
RAND School of Public Policy is a private urban institution in Santa Monica, California. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
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Total Incidents (2024)
16
Peer Average
13
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Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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- •History The school was founded in 1970 as the RAND Graduate Institute (RGI).
- •In 2004, the school's name was changed to honor the contributions of Frederick S.
- •In 2013, the RAND School launched the Pardee Initiative for Global Human Progress focusing on international development.
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