Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA
Website: www.stmarys-ca.edu/
Admission
- Entrance Difficulty
- Moderately difficult
- Overall Admission Rate
- 82% of 4,676 applicants were admitted
- Early Action Offered
- Yes
- Early Decision Offered
- No
- Regular Admission Deadline
- January 15
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- Average GPA
- 3.60
- SAT Math
- 520-610 range of middle 50%
- SAT EBRW
- 540-630 range of middle 50%
- ACT Composite
- 22-27 range of middle 50%
Money Matters
- Cost of Attendance
- $67,168
- Tuition and Fees
- $47,280
- Room and Board
- $15,370
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 74%
- Average Freshman Award
- $36,878
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $30,583
Academics
- Academic Calendar System
- 4-1-4
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
- 226
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 27% of classes
10-19 students: 48% of classes
20-29 students: 23% of classes
30-39 students: 2% of classes
40-49 students: 0% of classes
Campus Life
- Moraga Population
- 16,511
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- San Francisco
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students in College Housing
- 60% of all students
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division I
- Mascot
- Sororities
- Fraternities
Students
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native
11.2% Asian
4.3% Black/African-American
26.7% Hispanic/Latino
6.2% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
1.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
46.7% White
3.3% Unknown - International Students
- 2.1% from 30 countries
- First-Year Students Returning
- 86.4%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 64.8%
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- 80%
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- Not reported
Freshman Admission Requirements
Entrance Difficulty
Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation
- High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program
- College preparatory program is recommended
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
---|---|---|
English | 4 | |
Mathematics | 3 | 4 |
Science | 2 | 3 |
Foreign Language | 2 | 3 |
Social Studies | 1 | |
History | 1 | |
Academic Electives | 2 |
Examinations
Exam | Required Units | Scores Due in Admissions Office |
---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | March 15 |
SAT Only | Considered if submitted | March 15 |
ACT Only | Considered if submitted | March 15 |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | Not used if submitted | March 15 |
SAT Subject Tests Only | Not used if submitted | |
SAT Essay Component Policy | Accepted with or without essay component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Used for placement ACT: Used for placement |
Applying for Admission
Admissions Office
- Address
- 1928 Saint Mary's Road
- City, State, Zip
- Moraga, CA 94575
- Phone
- (925) 631-4224
- Fax
- (925) 376-7193
- smcadmit@stmarys-ca.edu
Application Dates and Fees
- Regular Admisson Deadline
- January 15
- Application Fee
- $60
- Application Fee Waiver
- Available
- Regular Admission Notification
- Rolling, notification begins April 1
- Accept Offer of Admission
- By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1
- Waiting List Used
- Yes
- Defer Admission
- Student can defer admission
- Transfer Admission
- Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
- Early Decision Offered
- No
- Early Decision Deadline
- Early Decision Notification
- Early Action Offered
- Yes
- Early Action Deadline
- November 15
- Early Action Notification
- January 1
Application Form
- Common Application
- Accepted
- Universal College Application
- Not accepted
- Electronic Application
- Available
Other Application Requirements
- Interview
- Not Required
- Essay or Personal Statement
- Recommended for all freshmen
- Letters of Recommendation
- 0 required for all freshmen
- Other
- Financial Need
- Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | X | |||
Academic GPA | X | |||
Standardized Tests | X | |||
Class Rank | X | |||
Recommendations | X | |||
Essay | X | |||
Interview | X | |||
Level of Applicant's Interest | X | |||
Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
Volunteer Work | X | |||
Particular Talent/Ability | X | |||
Character/Personal Qualities | X | |||
First Generation to Attend College | X | |||
State Residency | X | |||
Geographic Residence | X | |||
Relation with Alumnus | X | |||
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | X | |||
Ethnicity | X | |||
Work Experience | X |
Profile of Fall Admission
- Overall Admission Rate
- 82% of 4,676 applicants were admitted
- Women
- 83% of 2,889 applicants were admitted
- Men
- 79% of 1,787 applicants were admitted
- Students Enrolled
- 672 (18%) of 3,815 admitted students enrolled
- Women
- 397 (17%) of 2,405 admitted students enrolled
- Men
- 275 (20%) of 1,410 admitted students enrolled
- Early Decision Admission Rate
- Early Action Admission Rate
- 90% of 1,756 applicants were admitted
- Students Offered Wait List
- 214
- Students Accepting Wait List Position
- 129
- Students Admitted From Wait List
- 34
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
- Average GPA
- 3.60
- 3.75 and Above
- 39%
- 3.50 - 3.74
- 22%
- 3.25 - 3.49
- 22%
- 3.00 - 3.24
- 13%
- 2.50 - 2.99
- 4%
- 2.00 - 2.49
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- SAT Math
- 520-610 range of middle 50%
- Score of 700 - 800
- 0%
- Score of 600 - 700
- 15%
- Score of 500 - 600
- 52%
- Score of 400 - 500
- 29%
- Score of 300 - 400
- 4%
- Score of 200 - 300
- 0%
- SAT EBRW
- 540-630 range of middle 50%
- Score of 700 - 800
- 2%
- Score of 600 - 700
- 10%
- Score of 500 - 600
- 48%
- Score of 400 - 500
- 36%
- Score of 300 - 400
- 4%
- Score of 200 - 300
- 0%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- ACT Composite
- 22-27 range of middle 50%
- Score of 30 - 36
- 13%
- Score of 24 - 29
- 44%
- Score of 18 - 23
- 40%
- Score of 12 - 17
- 3%
- Score of 6 - 11
- 0%
- Score of 5 or Below
- 0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- High School Class Rank
- Top tenth: 0%
Top quarter: 0%
Top half: 0% - National Merit Scholar
- Not reported
- Valedictorian
- Not reported
- Class President
- Not reported
- Student Government Officer
- Not reported
Tuition and Expenses
- Cost of Attendance
- $67,168
- Tuition and Fees
- $47,280
- Room and Board
- $15,370
- Books and Supplies
- $1,278
- Other Expenses
- $3,240
- Payment Plans
- Installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
- Web Site
- Financial Aid Web Site
- Net Price Calculator URL
- Net Price Calculator URL
Application Process
- Application Deadline
- Priority deadline February 15
- Award Notification
- On a rolling basis beginning December 15
- Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid
- Federal Methodology
Forms Required | Cost to File |
---|---|
FAFSA Code is 001302 |
Free |
Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid
Freshman
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 526 (82.0%) of freshmen
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 436 (83.5%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 436 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 3 (.5%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 74%
- Average Award
- $36,878
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 348 (97.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $24,348
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 395 (73.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,436
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 436 (73.2%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 191 (26.2%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $19,070
All Undergraduates
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 1,967 (76.7%) of undergraduates
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 1,740 (88.5%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 1,740 (99.7%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 8 (.2%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 66%
- Average Award
- $34,296
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 1,430 (97.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $21,484
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 1,566 (7.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,835
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 1,532 (58.4%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 800 (19.2%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $17,385
Borrowing
- 2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
- 85%
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $30,583
- Parents of Students Receiving Aid
- 17.0%
- Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
- 3.0%
Financial Aid Programs
Loans
- Federal Loans
- Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans
- State Loans
- Other Loans
Scholarships and Grants
- Need-Based Available
- Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
- Non-Need–Based Available
- None
Non-Need Awards
- Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
- Biological Sciences, Business, Computer Science, Engineering/Technologies, English, Humanities, International Studies, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Religion/Biblical Studies
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
- Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Dance, Debating, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
- Leadership, Memberships
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Characteristics Award Areas
- Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Educators, Children of Faculty/Staff, First-Generation College Students, Relatives of Clergy, Veterans, Veterans' Children
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Employment
- Work-Study Programs
- Federal work study available
- Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
- $2,405
- Academic Calendar System
- 4-1-4
- Summer Session
- Offered
- General Catalog/Bulletin
- Online Catalog
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors
- Accounting
- Accounting and Related Services, Other
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Anthropology
- Archeology
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Commerce, General
- Chemistry, General
- Chemistry, Other
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
- Comparative Literature
- Dance, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Economics, General
- Engineering, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
- European Studies/Civilization
- Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
- French Language and Literature
- German Language and Literature
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
- History, General
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Relations and Affairs
- Italian Language and Literature
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Latin American Studies
- Latin Language and Literature
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Mathematics and Statistics, Other
- Mathematics, General
- Modern Languages
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music, General
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
- Political Science and Government, General
- Political Science and Government, Other
- Psychology, General
- Psychology, Other
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Social Sciences, General
- Social Sciences, Other
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Theatre Literature, History and Criticism
- Theology/Theological Studies
- Visual and Performing Arts, Other
- Women's Studies
- Most Popular Disciplines
- Business/marketing, Social sciences, Liberal arts/general studies, Psychology
- Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
- Engineering, education
- Special Programs
- Student-designed major, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
- Study Abroad
- Offered
- Online Degrees
- No online degree programs
Curriculum and Graduation Requirements
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Computer
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Foreign Language
- Required
- Math/Science
- Required for all students
Faculty and Instruction
- Full-Time Faculty
- 226
- Part-Time Faculty
- 274
- Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
- 43%
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 27% of classes
10-19 students: 48% of classes
20-29 students: 23% of classes
30-39 students: 2% of classes
40-49 students: 0% of classes - Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: 19% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 81% of discussion sections/labs
Advanced Placement
- International Baccalaureate
- Accepted
- Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
- Accepted for placement and credit
- Sophomore Standing
- Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
- Library Available on Campus
- Yes
- Holdings
- 510,834
- Computer Ownership
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Computers Available on Campus
- 244
- Internet/E-mail Access
- Not reported
Academic Support Services
- Remedial Instruction
- Not Offered
- Tutoring
- Available
- Services for Learning Disabled Students
- Available
- Services for Physically Disabled Students
- Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Graduate/Professional School Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Education, Master of Arts, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science, Master of Arts in Education
Master's Programs of Study
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Counselor Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- School Psychology
- Special Education
Doctoral Degrees Offered
Doctor of Education
Doctoral Programs of Study
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
Location and Setting
- Moraga Population
- 16,511
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- San Francisco
- Campus Size
- 420 acres
Weather
- Temperature
- Rain
Getting Around
- Campus Map
- Map
- Nearest Bus Station
- Nearest Train Station
Housing
- College Housing
- College offers housing to students
- Types of Housing
- Men only housing, coed housing, disabled student housing
- Students in College Housing
- 60% of all students
- Housing Requirements
- Freshmen are required to live on campus
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
- 40%
- Off-Campus Housing Assistance
- Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available
Security
- 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
- Available
- 24-Hour Security Patrols
- Available
- Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
- Available
- Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
- Not available
- Other
Personal Support Services
- Health Service
- Offered
- Personal Counseling
- Offered
- Child Care
- Not offered
Sports and Recreation
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division I
- Mascot
- School Colors
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
Sports | Women | Men | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Offered | Scholarships | Offered | Scholarships | |
Baseball | x | x | ||
Basketball | x | x | x | x |
Cheerleading | x | |||
Crew | x | x | x | |
Cross-Country Running | x | x | x | x |
Golf | x | x | ||
Sand Volleyball | x | x | ||
Soccer | x | x | x | x |
Softball | x | x | ||
Tennis | x | x | x | x |
Track And Field | x | x | x | x |
Volleyball | x | x |
Women's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | x | x |
Cheerleading | x | |
Crew | x | x |
Cross-Country Running | x | x |
Golf | ||
Sand Volleyball | x | x |
Soccer | x | x |
Softball | x | x |
Tennis | x | x |
Track And Field | x | x |
Volleyball | x | x |
Mens's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | x | x |
Basketball | x | x |
Cheerleading | ||
Crew | x | |
Cross-Country Running | x | x |
Golf | x | x |
Sand Volleyball | ||
Soccer | x | x |
Softball | ||
Tennis | x | x |
Track And Field | x | x |
Volleyball |
- Women's Club Sports
- fencing, rugby, water polo
- Men's Club Sports
- fencing, lacrosse, rugby, water polo
Recreational Sports
- Intramural Sports
- badminton, basketball, football, softball, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee
Student Activities
- Activities and Organizations
- choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, gael force, campus activities board, lasa-latin american student association-black student union, la hermandad, asian pacific american student association
- Sororities
- Fraternities
- ROTC
- Army ROTC is offered off campus
Student Body
- Coeducational
- Yes
- All Undergraduates
- 2,777
- Women
- 1,650 (59.4%)
- Men
- 1,127 (40.6%)
- Full-Time Undergraduates
- 2,614
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native
11.2% Asian
4.3% Black/African-American
26.7% Hispanic/Latino
6.2% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
1.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
46.7% White
3.3% Unknown - International Students.
- 2.1% from 30 countries
- Average Age
- 21
- All Graduate Students
- 1,136
Undergraduate Retention and Graduation
- First-Year Students Returning
- 86.4%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 64.8%
- Students Graduating Within 5 Years
- 72.8%
- Students Graduating Within 6 Years
- 76.3%
After Graduation
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- 80%
- Average Starting Salary
- 80%
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- Not reported
- Disciplines Pursued
- Not reported
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