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Only California college and only Catholic college with this distinction
Top 390 Colleges in the US
“One of the nation's best institutions for undergraduates,” says The Princeton Review, 2024
One of the Best Colleges for Quality, Affordability, and Outcomes
Money Magazine, 2024
Top 5%
in the U.S. for highest earning potential according to Payscale, 2024
Top 5% of Best Colleges in the West
U.S. News & World Report 2025
No. 1 Men's Rugby Team in the Country
Gaels are 2024 National Champs
Top 25%
of U.S. Colleges and Universities by Wall Street Journal / Times Higher Education
Top 10 on the Sustainable Campus Index
National recognition for excellence in food and dining practices
No. 8 in the Country When It Comes to Service
Among master’s universities, according to Washington Monthly
No. 2 Catholic Master’s University in the Nation
Washington Monthly
Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution Leader
US State Department, 2023
Profiled in the 2024 Guide to Green Colleges
The Princeton Review
Men’s Basketball West Coast Conference Champs
2024
Top Producing Fulbright Institution
US State Department, 2023

Inspire. Engage. Transform.

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We inspire minds.

With small class sizes and professors who know you by name, Saint Mary’s creates opportunities for students to thrive—whether you’re an undergraduate or a professional looking for the next step in your career.

We engage the world.

With a stunning campus in the San Francisco Bay Area, Saint Mary’s offers boundless possibilities—including signature study programs to take you around the globe. Explore internships and career opportunities in Silicon Valley and beyond. 

Find your life transformed.

With knowledge and skills, confidence and support from the Gael community, you’ll imagine and become more than you ever thought possible.

We are Gaels.

Schools of Saint Mary's College

Explore undergraduate and graduate programs alike at the School of Liberal Arts, School of Science, and School of Economics and Business Administration. And with graduate programs for teachers, counselors, and leaders across a range of fields, the Kalmanovitz School of Education provides unparalleled opportunities. Begin the next step in your journey.

Kalmanovitz School of Education
School of Liberal Arts
School of Economics & Business Administration
School of Science
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What are you interested in?

Name Type
Accounting Minor Undergraduate
Accounting, BA / BS Undergraduate
Accounting, MS Graduate, Master of Science
Accounting, MS Graduate, Master of Science
Anthropology Minor Undergraduate
Anthropology, Archaeology Concentration, BA Undergraduate
Anthropology, BA Undergraduate
Archaeology Minor Undergraduate
Art History Minor Undergraduate
Art History, BA Undergraduate
Art Practice Minor Undergraduate
Art Practice, BA Undergraduate
Bilingual Authorization in Spanish Graduate
Biochemistry, BS Undergraduate
Biology Minor Undergraduate
Biology, BA Undergraduate
Biology, BS Undergraduate
Biotechnology, MS Graduate, Master of Science
Blockchain Minor Undergraduate
Business Administration Minor Undergraduate
Business Administration, BS Undergraduate
Business Administration, DBA - Executive Doctorate Graduate, Executive DBA
Business Administration, DBA - Executive Doctorate Graduate, Executive DBA
Business Administration, MBA - Online Graduate, Online MBA
Business Administration, MBA - Professional Graduate, Professional MBA
Business Administration, MBA - Professional Graduate, Professional MBA
Business Administration: Entrepreneurship Concentration, BS Undergraduate
Business Administration: Entrepreneurship Concentration, BS Undergraduate
Business Analytics, BS Undergraduate
Business Analytics, BS Undergraduate
Business Analytics, MS Graduate, Master of Science
Business Analytics, MS Graduate, Master of Science
Certificate in Biliteracy Undergraduate
Chemistry Minor Undergraduate
Chemistry, BA Undergraduate
Chemistry, BS Undergraduate
Chemistry, Environmental Track, BS Undergraduate
Cinematic Arts Minor Undergraduate
Classical Languages, BA Undergraduate
Classical Languages, Greek, BA Undergraduate
Classical Languages, Latin, BA Undergraduate
Classical Studies Minor Undergraduate
Communication Minor Undergraduate
Communication, MA Graduate, Master of Arts
Communication: Media Maker Concentration, BA Undergraduate
Communication: Strategist Concentration, BA Undergraduate
Community Media Minor Undergraduate
Computer Science Certificate Graduate, Undergraduate
Computer Science Minor Undergraduate
Computer Science, BA Undergraduate
Computer Science, BS Undergraduate
Counseling and Forensic Psychology, Double MA Graduate, Master of Arts
Counseling and Forensic Psychology, Double MA Graduate, Master of Arts
Counseling, MA Graduate, Master of Arts
Counseling, MA - Marriage & Family Therapy / Professional Clinical Counselor (MFT/PCC) Graduate, Master of Arts
Counseling, MA - Specialization in General Counseling Graduate, Master of Arts
Creative Writing Minor Undergraduate
Creative Writing, BA Undergraduate
Creative Writing, MFA Graduate, Master of Fine Arts
Dance Minor Undergraduate
Dance Science, BS Undergraduate
Dance Science, BS Undergraduate
Dance, BA Undergraduate
Dance, MFA Graduate, Master of Fine Arts
Dance-Certificate in Lighting Design for Dance, Certificate in Dance Management Certificate, Graduate
Dance: Choreography and Performance Concentration, BA Undergraduate
Data Analytics, BA Undergraduate
Data Analytics, BA Undergraduate
Data Analytics, BA Undergraduate
Data Science Minor Undergraduate
Data Science, BS Undergraduate
Digital Studies Minor Undergraduate
East Asian Studies Minor Undergraduate
Economics Minor Undergraduate
Economics, BA / BS Undergraduate
Economics: International and Development Concentration, BS Undergraduate
Economics: Sustainability Concentration, BS Undergraduate
Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in School Psychology Graduate
Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in School Psychology Graduate
Education Specialist Credential Graduate, Preliminary Education Specialist (Mild/Moderate) California Teaching Credential
Educational Leadership for Equity and Social Change, EdD Graduate
Engineering Dual Degree , BA+BS Undergraduate
English Minor Undergraduate
English, BA Undergraduate
English, Teaching Credential Track (Integrated), BA Undergraduate
English: Film, Drama, and Cultural Studies Concentration, BA Undergraduate
English: Literary Theory and History Concentration, BA Undergraduate
Environmental Science Minor Undergraduate
Environmental Science, BS Undergraduate
Environmental Studies Minor Undergraduate
Environmental Studies, BA Undergraduate
Ethnic Studies Minor Undergraduate
Ethnic Studies, BA Undergraduate
Executive Education Graduate
Executive MBA Graduate, Executive MBA
Executive MBA Graduate, Executive MBA
Exercise Science Minor Undergraduate
Finance Minor Undergraduate
Finance, BS Undergraduate
Finance, BS Undergraduate
Finance, BS Undergraduate
Finance, MS Graduate
Finance, MS Graduate
Forensic Psychology, MA Graduate, Master of Arts
Forensic Psychology, MA Graduate, Master of Arts
French Studies Minor Undergraduate
French Studies, BA Undergraduate
Global and Regional Studies: East Asia Concentration, BA Undergraduate
Global and Regional Studies: Europe Concentration, BA Undergraduate
Global and Regional Studies: Global Studies Concentration, BA Undergraduate
Global and Regional Studies: Latin America Concentration, BA Undergraduate
Greek Minor Undergraduate
Health Promotion Minor Undergraduate
Health Science, BA Undergraduate
Health Science, BS Undergraduate
History Minor Undergraduate
History, BA Undergraduate
Integral Curriculum of Liberal Arts, BA Undergraduate
Intercultural-Interfaith Leadership Minor Undergraduate
Italian Studies Minor Undergraduate
Justice, Community and Leadership Minor Undergraduate
Justice, Community and Leadership Minor: Single Subject 4+1 Undergraduate
Justice, Community and Leadership: Educational Specialist Teacher Education, BA Undergraduate
Justice, Community and Leadership: Leadership Concentration, BA Undergraduate
Justice, Community and Leadership: Multiple Subject Teacher Education, BA Undergraduate
Kinesiology, MA - Sports Coaching Concentration Graduate, Master of Arts
Kinesiology, MA - Sports Management Concentration Graduate, Master of Arts
Kinesiology: Exercise Science, BS Undergraduate
Kinesiology: Health Promotion, BA Undergraduate
Kinesiology: Sport Management, BA Undergraduate
Latin Dance Minor Undergraduate
Latin Minor Undergraduate
Law & Society Minor Undergraduate
Leadership & Organizational Studies (BALOS), BA Undergraduate, Bachelor of Arts
Leadership, MA Graduate, Master of Arts
Liberal Education for Arts Professionals (LEAP) Undergraduate
Management & Technology, MS Graduate, Master of Science
Management & Technology, MS Graduate, Master of Science
Management and Leadership Minor Undergraduate
Management and Leadership Minor Undergraduate
Management and Leadership Minor Undergraduate
Management and Leadership, BS Undergraduate
Management and Leadership, BS Undergraduate
Management and Leadership, BS Undergraduate
Marketing Minor Undergraduate
Marketing Minor Undergraduate
Marketing, BS Undergraduate
Marketing, BS Undergraduate
Mathematics Minor Undergraduate
Mathematics, BA Undergraduate
Mathematics: Applied Concentration, BS Undergraduate
Mathematics: Pure Concentration, BS Undergraduate
Media Production Minor Undergraduate
Media Production, BA Undergraduate
Multiple Subject Teaching Preliminary Credential Graduate, Preliminary Multiple Subject California Teaching Credential
Music, Instrumental Minor Undergraduate
Music, Vocal Minor Undergraduate
Music: Instrumental Concentration, BA Undergraduate
Music: Vocal Concentration, BA Undergraduate
Philosophy Minor Undergraduate
Philosophy, BA Undergraduate
Physics Minor Undergraduate
Physics, BA Undergraduate
Physics, BS Undergraduate
Politics Minor Undergraduate
Politics, BA Undergraduate
Practical Political Leadership Certificate Undergraduate
Professional Writing Certificate Undergraduate
Psychology Minor Undergraduate
Psychology, Behavioral Neuroscience Concentration, BS Undergraduate
Psychology, Child/Adolescent Development Concentration, BS Undergraduate
Psychology, Clinical/Counseling Concentration, BS Undergraduate
Psychology, General, BS Undergraduate
Psychology, Social Psychology Concentration, BS Undergraduate
Public History Minor Undergraduate
School Counseling + Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPS + SC) Graduate, Master of Arts
School Counseling Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Graduate
Secondary Teaching without Participating in the 4+1 Program Undergraduate
Single Subject Teaching Preliminary Credential Graduate, Preliminary Single Subject California Teaching Credential
Sociology Minor Undergraduate
Sociology, BA Undergraduate
Spanish Minor Undergraduate
Spanish, BA Undergraduate
Special Education, MEd Graduate, Master of Arts
Sport Management Minor Undergraduate
Sport Studies Minor Undergraduate
Sports Media Minor Undergraduate
Teaching Program, 4-Year Degree + Credential Undergraduate
Teaching, MA Graduate, Master of Arts
Theatre Minor Undergraduate
Theatre: Design and Technical Theatre Concentration, BA Undergraduate
Theatre: Performance and Theatre Studies Concentration, BA Undergraduate
Theology and Religious Studies Minor Undergraduate
Theology and Religious Studies, BA Undergraduate
Trauma-Informed Treatment and Intervention Certificate Graduate
Trauma-Informed Treatment and Intervention Certificate Graduate
Women's and Gender Studies Minor Undergraduate
Women’s and Gender Studies, BA Undergraduate
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Inspire. Engage. Transform.

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“I got the best science education I could have hoped for at Saint Mary’s. You have the small class sizes, the one-on-one instruction—I got so many more experiences there than I would have at a larger institution.”

BRIANNA BIBEL ’16, PhD, Visiting Professor of Biochemistry

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$125,000

Is the average mid-career salary for our graduates.

Gold Star

Sustainability Rating

Bella Hoffman '23, Psychology Major

Indigenous heritage means knowing “that you’ve come from a line of people who have been able to overcome.”

BELLA HOFFMAN ’23, Psychology Major

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Average class size

93%

Of our 2021 grads are employed or continuing their education.

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“For me, it’s about considering the fact that we all have a greater self, a higher self, great potential, and for us right now—in this moment—to begin to make the choices that we need to make in order to be our best self.”

MAHERSHALA ALI ’96, OSCAR-WINNING ACTOR

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10:1

Student/Faculty Ratio

Top 5%

In the U.S. for highest earning potential

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