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Saint Mary's College of California

St. Marys College of California

Moraga, California 94575

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

Saint Mary's College of California is a private institution in Moraga with particular strength in business and psychology.

A mid-sized campus of 2K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

69% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $78,812 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $31,198.

Established
1863
Motto
Signum Fidei
Mascot
Gael
Type
Private college
Division
Division I
89%Acceptance
SAT Avg
2,024Students
10:1Student:Faculty
69%Grad Rate
$78,812Earnings 10yr
$31,198Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Saint Mary's College of California Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate88.6%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

88.6%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$56,134
Room & Board$16,900
Books & Supplies$938
Total Cost of Attendance$73,655
Average Net Price$31,198
Median Debt at Graduation$23,691
Monthly Payment (10yr)$251

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,981
$30–48K$17,139
$48–75K$24,408
$75–110K$28,746
$110K+$39,616

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$31,198

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

33.9%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

14

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (83)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,024
Gender Split
55% / 45%
Women / Men
First Generation
26%
Pell Grant Recipients
24%

Race & Ethnicity

White 38%
Black 5%
Hispanic 31%
Asian 9%
Two+ 9%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate69.0%
Freshman Retention85.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$60,388
8 Years$72,012
10 Years$78,812

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$59,500
Men
$71,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#4
Forbes
#297
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#106

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History & Fun Facts

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Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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