Saint Mary's College of California
Acceptance
87%
Tuition
$57,803
Grad Rate (4yr)
62%
Retention
85%
Earnings
$78,812
AI Overview
Saint Mary's College of California brings a distinct liberal arts tradition to the San Francisco Bay Area, emphasizing close faculty mentorship and discussion-based learning rooted in its Catholic heritage. The hillside Moraga campus attracts intellectually curious students who thrive in smaller seminars and value interdisciplinary exploration—from conservation science to cultural studies. What sets it apart: the January Term, where students pursue single intensive courses, internships, or study away between semesters.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
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ACT Score Range
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Tuition
$57,803
Room & Board
$17,600
Average Net Price
$30,378
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
27%
Take Federal Loans
42%
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,691
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$78,812Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$23,691Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesAccounting and Related Services
17 graduates
$107,570
4 yrs after graduation
Business/Commerce, General
102 graduates
$80,262
4 yrs after graduation
Psychology, General
28 graduates
$70,123
4 yrs after graduation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
47 graduates
$68,501
4 yrs after graduation
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
35 graduates
$66,265
4 yrs after graduation
Communication and Media Studies
23 graduates
$64,456
4 yrs after graduation
Political Science and Government
15 graduates
$62,651
4 yrs after graduation
English Language and Literature, General
14 graduates
$57,651
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
67+ programsAnd 55 more programs available
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