Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,190
Graduate Enrollment: 966
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Asian American/Native American/Pacific Islander institution
Hispanic focused instituion
Hispanic focused instituion
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Campus Details
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Four-year, medium, highly residential
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full-time, selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 70.08%
Male/Female: 37% / 63% (2017)
First generation college students: 25.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 2.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.3% (2006)
Test scores for admission: Neither required or recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 83.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 73.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 68.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 62.5% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 39.2%
Black: 4.6%
Hispanic: 29.4%
Asian: 11.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.9%
2+ races: 9.2%
Non-resident alien: 2.6%
Unknown race: 2.2%
Black: 4.6%
Hispanic: 29.4%
Asian: 11.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.9%
2+ races: 9.2%
Non-resident alien: 2.6%
Unknown race: 2.2%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $61,577
In-State tuition: $51,768Out-of-State tuition: $51,768
Estimated books and supplies: $1,100 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $16,300 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,100 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $15,698 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,100 (2022)
Average Family Income: $103,882 (2017)
Median Family Income: $72,847 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 23.5%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 65.0%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $23,691 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $251 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $13,329 |
| $30k-48k | $11,968 |
| $48k-75k | $18,017 |
| $75k-110k | $20,711 |
| $110k+ | $28,480 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 61%6-year graduation rate: 73%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 93.3% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $23,691 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $12,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $20,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $22,593 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 81.1% (2015) |
| @3 year | 84.3% (2017) |
| @5 year | 84.3% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 65.8% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 65.5% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $42,434 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $65,337 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Area Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 46 | $474 | $57,073 ($4,756) | $63,745 ($5,312) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 63 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 61 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering, General. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 30 | $24,125 | $246 | $47,123 ($3,927) | |
| Master's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 23 | $42,032 ($3,503) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 58 | $27,000 | $286 | $46,684 ($3,890) | $53,489 ($4,457) |
| Master's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 29 | $25,297 | $265 | $26,903 ($2,242) | $52,368 ($4,364) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 16 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Applied Mathematics. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics and Statistics, Other. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 48 | $24,300 | $229 | $32,013 ($2,668) | $48,862 ($4,072) |
| Master's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 17 | $401 | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 34 | $26,998 | $265 | $31,367 ($2,614) | $43,939 ($3,662) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Research and Experimental Psychology. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, Other. | 14 | $23,250 | $241 | $53,099 ($4,425) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Anthropology. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Archeology. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 12 | $81,879 ($6,823) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 16 | $25,967 | $265 | $37,376 ($3,115) | $68,762 ($5,730) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Dance. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Dance. | 9 | $466 | $66,603 ($5,550) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 3 | $27,304 | $286 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Visual and Performing Arts, Other. | 29 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | 19 | $57,485 ($4,790) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 151 | $24,000 | $246 | $50,087 ($4,174) | $84,175 ($7,015) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 179 | $579 | $112,999 ($9,417) | $141,642 ($11,804) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 26 | $25,000 | $265 | $62,499 ($5,208) | $91,480 ($7,623) |
| Master's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 20 | $466 | $73,064 ($6,089) | $97,358 ($8,113) | |
| Master's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 10 | $24,000 | $254 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 35 | $23,250 | $207 | $39,584 ($3,299) | $59,054 ($4,921) |
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 16 | $71,054 ($5,921) | $89,113 ($7,426) | ||
| Doctoral Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 5 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 17 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Special Education and Teaching. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 36 | $754 | $60,740 ($5,062) | $60,890 ($5,074) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 1 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $96,039Full time faculty: 22%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 9.0
School's endowment start of year: $178,002,330 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $215,804,000 (2022)