Saint Mary's College of California
Acceptance
89%
Tuition
$56,134
Grad Rate (4yr)
61%
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.
SAT Score Range
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ACT Score Range
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Tuition
$56,134
Room & Board
$16,900
Average Net Price
$31,198
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
24%
Take Federal Loans
66%
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
24 graduates
$91,480
4 yrs after graduation
Business/Commerce, General
163 graduates
$84,175
4 yrs after graduation
Economics
17 graduates
$81,879
4 yrs after graduation
Political Science and Government
25 graduates
$68,762
4 yrs after graduation
Communication and Media Studies
41 graduates
$59,054
4 yrs after graduation
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
27 graduates
$57,485
4 yrs after graduation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
60 graduates
$53,489
4 yrs after graduation
Psychology, Other
12 graduates
$53,099
4 yrs after graduation
Biology, General
40 graduates
$52,368
4 yrs after graduation
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
44 graduates
$48,862
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
61+ programsAnd 49 more programs available
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