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Saint Mary's College of California

Saint Mary's College of California is a medium, private institution located in Moraga, ca. Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's College of California offers undergraduate degrees in 83 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 1,994 undergraduates
cost $53,572 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Saint Mary's College of California? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 87.9%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.6
Application fee $60
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Key deadlines

June
30
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01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Saint Mary's College of California is known for one of its top majors: Business/Commerce, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 9:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
9 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Languages and Literature

Popular majors

Business/Commerce, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Special Education and Teaching
Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $53,572
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,404
Books & supplies $1,152
Other expenses $2,700
Cost of attendance* $73,828
Average financial aid package $43,839
Estimated cost $29,989 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $53,572
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,404
Books & supplies $1,152
Other expenses $2,700
Cost of attendance* $73,828
Average financial aid package $43,839
Estimated cost $29,989 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Saint Mary's College of California has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,994, with gender binary students split 44% male and 56% female.

Total enrollment

2,775

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
28%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
23%
Asian %
7%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
1%
Multiracial %
7%
Unknown %
30%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Saint Mary's College of California, students love their Gael Sisterhood. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1928 Saint Marys Road, Moraga, CA 94575
phone 925-631-4000
address https://www.stmarys-ca.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Gael sisterhood

Black student union

Fishing club

Intervarsity christian fellowship

Asian pacific american student association

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announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Saint Mary's College of California to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Saint Mary's College of California?

Saint Mary's College of California is located in Moraga, ca.

What is the acceptance rate at Saint Mary's College of California? 

The acceptance rate for Saint Mary's College of California is 88%.

What’s the average GPA for Saint Mary's College of California?

The average high school GPA for Saint Mary's College of California students was 3.6.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Saint Mary's College of California?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Saint Mary's College of California including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $295,312.

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