Saint Mary’s College of California

Moraga, California
4-year Private university
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Overview

St. Mary’s College of California is a private institution established in 1863 with suburban setting located at Moraga. It is ranked 4th in Regional Universities West in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $56,134 (2024). It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,003. It practices 4-1-4-based academic calendar.

#4 in Regional Universities West
Setting
Suburban
Location Moraga, California
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1863
Selectivity Unselective
Size Small
2,003 Undergraduates
Website http://www.stmarys-ca.edu/

Learning

8:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Engineering
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Legal Professions And Studies
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$74,179
Cost of Attendance
$32,721
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $47,280
Outstate Tuition Fee $47,280
Room and Board Fees $16,900
$42,434 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

88% (Unselective) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$60 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.7 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Recommended
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp

For International Students

79 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, PTE, MELAB, EIKEN, ELS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is first language or language of instruction

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Jan
15
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Nov
15
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
Jul
01
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Feb
15
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$39,260 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$18,150 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $74,179
79% Students with need received Financial Aid
0.3% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline February 15
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Presidential Scholarships
Total Worth $29,000 annually ($116,000 total)
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Honors at Entrance Scholarships
Total Worth $28,000 annually ($112,000 total)
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Gael Scholar’s Awards
Total Worth $26,000 annually ($104,000 total)
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Benlidus Award
Total Worth $22,000 annually ($88,000 total)
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Cordero Award
Total Worth $14,000 annually ($56,000 total)
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

The Macken Collegiate Forensics Scholarships
Total Worth 300-13,000 per year
Details --
Alumni Legacy Scholarship
Total Worth $2,000
Details available to new first-year and transfer students who are admitted for the upcoming Fall or Spring term, and who are the immediate children or grandchildren of Saint Mary’s College alumni. Qualification as an 'alumni' constitutes successful completion of an Undergraduate (B.A. or B.S.) or Graduate (M.A., M.S., MBA, MFA, M.Ed, Ed.D) degree from the college.
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Students

2,003 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
86% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
61% Students graduate within 6 years