Saint Mary's College of California
- 4 Year
- MORAGA, CA
Saint Mary's College of California
- grade BOverall Grade
- 4 Year
- MORAGA, CA
- Rating 3.59 out of 5 1,100 reviews
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Report Card
- Academicsgrade B
- Valuegrade B+
- Diversitygrade A
- Campusgrade B minus
- Athleticsgrade A minus
- Party Scenegrade C
- Professorsgrade B minus
- Locationgrade B minus
- Dormsgrade C
- Campus Foodgrade C minus
- Student Lifegrade B minus
- Safetygrade B
About
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I (without football)
Athletic Conference
West Coast Conference
From Saint Mary's College of California
Recognizing that the paths to knowledge are many, Saint Mary's College of California offers a diverse curriculum that includes the humanities, arts, sciences, social sciences, education, and business administration while serving traditional students and adult learners in both undergraduate and graduate programs.
At Saint Mary’s College, we achieve more and do better – in education, in community, and in service. Visit our beautiful Bay Area campus and let us show you what it is like to be a Gael.
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Saint Mary's College of California Rankings
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Admissions
Application Deadline
January 15
Acceptance Rate
70%
SAT Range
1070-1240
ACT Range
21-28
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes
Will You Get In?
Will You Get Into SMC?
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Cost
Net Price
$25,022 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$37,096 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade B minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
4:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
94%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 66 responses64%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 76 responses69%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 75 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Business163 Graduates
- Psychology75 Graduates
- Liberal Arts and Humanities60 Graduates
- Communications42 Graduates
- Biology40 Graduates
- Health Professions27 Graduates
- Political Science and Government25 Graduates
- Accounting24 Graduates
- English22 Graduates
- Performing Arts22 Graduates
Opening Doors to Science
Hispanic and low-income students studying science at Saint Mary’s now have more access to tutors, mentors, internships, and diverse speakers, thanks to the CALC program. The program has several components—a STEM Center with expanded tutoring hours, a series of diverse speakers, internships, mentoring, and a partnership with Los Medanos Community College for transfer students to succeed at SMC.
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,989 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
210
Undergrads Over 25
6%
Pell Grant
24%
Varsity Athletes
16%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
92%
Poll
91%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 75 responsesPoll
72%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 97 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$56,300 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
73%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%81%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 36 responsesSaint Mary's College of California Reviews
Rating 3.59 out of 5 1,100 reviews
Saint Mary’s has the most beautiful campus I have ever seen. Though it’s quite small, the wildlife and breathtaking scenery really makes up for it. The professors and academics, on the other hand, lacks in many ways. Online schooling was extremely difficult at this school and definitely made for one of the most unfulfilling times of my life. I moved on campus my first year in hopes of making the unfortunate peak of the pandemic a bit more enjoyable— it did nothing of the sort. My second year went much better, for the most part. I had a roommate whom I got along well with. We became each others only friends on campus because we didn’t click with anyone else and felt like outsiders. We had many classes together and always studied with one another, yet she would always get outstanding grades over mine in this one class we had. I pushed myself harder: went to office hours, watched videos online, studied the textbook and its images; Everything I could do, I did— and I still failed!
Saint Mary’s has a unique energy unlike any other campus. The students are positive, inclusive, connected and yet very serious about their studies.
There is a lot of fun on campus. There is not much drinking since you have to be over 21 and really there is more for us to do. Greek life is non existent. But that just means we create our fun by way of pool parties, BBQs, games, day trips, etc. There is a “party” scene here but a very safe and clean one - which is fantastic.
I cannot thank Saint Mary’s enough, I love it! They check all the boxes of a fantastic school and a home away from home.
There is a lot of fun on campus. There is not much drinking since you have to be over 21 and really there is more for us to do. Greek life is non existent. But that just means we create our fun by way of pool parties, BBQs, games, day trips, etc. There is a “party” scene here but a very safe and clean one - which is fantastic.
I cannot thank Saint Mary’s enough, I love it! They check all the boxes of a fantastic school and a home away from home.
I like the resources that they offer (extra help, financial aid, etc.). Something I think needs to change is the evaluation of some professors. I have seen nothing but complaints about some and I have seen and been with professors who are not helpful at all-- bad at explaining or just reiterating the question. However, overall, I have had many professors who I had a great experience with, and would take their class again if I could.
The environment of the school is great. Given that it is quite a smaller college, it does feel like a community. You will always stumble upon someone that you just met during orientation or that morning which will hopefully blossom into a great friendship or at least have some acquaintances and connections for the future.
Overall, you will have fun and will meet a lot of people especially when you're taking the same classes for your major and/or if you go to the school events.
The environment of the school is great. Given that it is quite a smaller college, it does feel like a community. You will always stumble upon someone that you just met during orientation or that morning which will hopefully blossom into a great friendship or at least have some acquaintances and connections for the future.
Overall, you will have fun and will meet a lot of people especially when you're taking the same classes for your major and/or if you go to the school events.