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Saint Mary's College of California

Moraga, CAPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting
Open Admission • 87% Acceptance
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87%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$30,378
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
1.9K
Students
Small campus body
$60,388
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Saint Mary's College of California is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of Moraga, CA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 87%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.9K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
87% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
87%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing33% of degrees
Social Sciences10% of degrees
Biological Sciences7% of degrees
Health Sciences4% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $161,500
Earnings 5yr: $167,609
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,918
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,570
Earnings 5yr: $107,316
Debt: $25,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,437
Earnings 5yr: $112,485
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,166
Earnings 5yr: $93,700
Debt: N/A
Dance.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,283
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,166
Earnings 5yr: $71,831
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,262
Earnings 5yr: $95,040
Debt: $24,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,293
Earnings 5yr: $74,099
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,123
Earnings 5yr: $50,583
Debt: $26,998
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,501
Earnings 5yr: $63,470
Debt: $27,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,265
Earnings 5yr: $63,474
Debt: $24,300
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,456
Earnings 5yr: $69,855
Debt: $23,250
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,651
Earnings 5yr: $67,807
Debt: $25,967
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,651
Earnings 5yr: $57,008
Debt: $24,125
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $97,033
Debt: N/A
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $73,418
Debt: N/A
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $70,004
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $65,439
Debt: $25,297
Psychology, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $65,376
Debt: $23,250

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$30,378
In-State Tuition$57,803
Out-of-State Tuition$57,803
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

27%
Pell Grants
42%
Take Loans
76%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$60,388
+31% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$78,812

Completion Signals

70%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
85%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$211/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

46%
Men
54%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 46% men and 54% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
26%
Part-Time Share
5%
Avg Family Income
$97,154
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