Saint Mary's College of California

Moraga, CA · Large suburb

AskSchool #255 of 300Private nonprofitMaster's university – larger programsReligious affiliationTest blind
Acceptance rate
86.5%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$30,378
Sticker price $77,659
Graduation rate
70%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$78,812
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
86.5%
Applicants (fall 2023)
4,308
Admitted (fall 2023)
3,816
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
503
Yield (admitted who enroll)
13%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
89%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
88%
SAT reading, middle 50%
—
SAT math, middle 50%
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ACT composite, middle 50%
—
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
— / —

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
not considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
not considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
not considered
Personal statement or essay
not considered
Legacy status
considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$19,462
Family income $30–48k$20,127
Family income $48–75k$23,303
Family income $75–110k$29,049
Family income $110k+$40,581
Full sticker price (per year)
$77,659
Tuition & fees – in-state
$57,803
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$57,803
Median debt at graduation
$23,691
Students with federal loans
42%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
70%
Freshmen who return for year 2
85%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$46,323
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$78,812

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
1,947
Graduate students
780
Student-to-faculty ratio
10 : 1
Women
54%
Students receiving Pell grants
27%
Full-time faculty
61%

Undergraduate diversity

White37%
Hispanic33%
Two or more8.6%
Asian8.3%
Black4.9%
Unknown2.9%
International2.4%
Pacific Islander2.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.3%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Business & Marketing26%
Social Sciences11%
Psychology8.4%
Visual & Performing Arts7.8%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences7.6%
Communication & Journalism7.6%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness7.4%
Interdisciplinary Studies5.8%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Roger J. Thompson
Main phone
(925) 631-4000
Address
1928 Saint Marys Road, Moraga, CA 94575

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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