Saint Mary's College of California Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 86.53%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $57,803
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at Saint Mary's College of California:
- Total Enrollment: 2,734, including 134 online students
- 1,954 Undergraduate, 780 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 42% men, 58% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 70%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 7%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 85%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 111 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 32 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Saint Mary's College of California Overview
Saint Mary's College of California is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Moraga, CA. It is classified as Master's College and University with larger programs by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at M1 Master's College comparison page.
The Saint Mary's College of California's tuition & fees is $57,803 for the academic year 2024-2025. 96% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $39,110.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,734 and the students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%).
Saint Mary's College of California's acceptance rate is 86.53% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 9.47%.
Saint Mary's College of California ranked 32nd in California Colleges rankings. Saint Mary's College of California is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Saint Mary's College of California is $57,803. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $38,500.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $59,522 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $43,724.
| Undergraduate | $57,803 |
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| Graduate | $38,500 |
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| Undergraduate | $59,522 |
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| Graduate | $43,724 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Saint Mary's College of California offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Saint Mary's College of California
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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