Saint Mary's College of California
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $63,600 within 10 years; financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Saint Mary's College of California is a private nonprofit institution located in Moraga, California with approximately 1,947 undergraduate students enrolled. Saint Mary's College of California has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 87%. The average net price after financial aid is $30,378 per year. The graduation rate is 70%, and the typical graduate earns $63,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Saint Mary's College of California is a private Catholic college in Moraga, California, United States. Established in 1863, it is administered by the De La Salle Brothers. The college offers undergraduate and graduate programs with a total student count at under 4,000 as of 2018.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the 89% acceptance rate means admission isn't competitive, and a 69% graduation rate suggests a meaningful number of students don't make it to the finish line — worth asking why. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a reasonable $19,500, and the Catholic, De La Salle tradition offers a tight-knit community of just over 2,000 undergrads with a genuine liberal arts focus. Worth considering if you want a small, values-driven campus in the Bay Area and have a clear plan to stay on track academically.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 9% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,947 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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