Saint Mary's College of California | Inspire. Engage. Transform.

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Congrats to the Class of 2023!

Saint Mary’s Undergraduate Commencement is a celebration of students and families — and all that inspires us as Gaels.

Undergraduate Highlights

Students holding their diplomas at 2023 Graduate Commencement

We Are Gaels!

Graduate and Professional Programs Commencement is a true community celebration — and a big career step for many.

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It’s a great day to be a Gael!

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See Yourself Inspired Here

Imagine, discover, and reach goals that propel you.

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Make a Lasting Impact

With Saint Mary’s graduate programs, take the next step in your career.

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Top 4 Best Colleges in the West

U.S. News & World Report 2023

Top 6%

in the U.S. for highest earning potential according to Payscale

Colleges That Change Lives

Only California college and only Catholic college with this distinction

Top 25%

of U.S. Colleges and Universities by Wall Street Journal / Times Higher Education

INSPIRE. ENGAGE. TRANSFORM.

WE INSPIRE MINDS.

With small class sizes and professors who know you by name, Saint Mary’s helps students 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 Degree	Undergraduate
Accounting Minor	Undergraduate
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
Business Administration Degrees	Undergraduate
Business Administration Minor	Undergraduate
Business Administration: Entrepreneurship Concentration, BS	Undergraduate
Business Analytics Degree	Undergraduate
Business Analytics Degree	Undergraduate
Career Counseling	Graduate
Career Counseling	Graduate
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: 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, MA	Graduate
Creative Writing Minor	Undergraduate
Creative Writing, BA	Undergraduate
Dance Minor	Undergraduate
Dance Science, BS	Undergraduate
Dance Science, BS	Undergraduate
Dance, BA	Undergraduate
Dance: Choreography and Performance Concentration, BA	Undergraduate
Data Science Degree	Undergraduate
Data Science Minor	Undergraduate
Digital Studies Minor	Undergraduate
DOUBLE MASTER’S OF ARTS IN COUNSELING AND FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY	Master of Arts
Dual Degree Engineering, BA+BS	Undergraduate
East Asian Studies Minor (Japanese Minor)	Undergraduate
Economics Degree	Undergraduate
Economics Minor	Undergraduate
Economics, Sustainability Concentration, BS	Undergraduate
Economics: International and Development Concentration, BS	Undergraduate
EdD in Educational Leadership for Equity and Social Change	Graduate
Education Specialist (Special Education)	Graduate
Educational Administration, MA	Graduate
English Minor	Undergraduate
English, 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 DBA	Graduate
Executive MBA	Graduate
Exercise Science Minor	Undergraduate
Finance Degree	Undergraduate
Finance Degree	Undergraduate
Finance Degree	Undergraduate
French Studies Minor	Undergraduate
French Studies, BA	Undergraduate
General Counseling	Graduate
General Counseling	Graduate
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
Graduate Certificates in Dance	Graduate
Greek Minor	Undergraduate
Health Promotion Minor	Undergraduate
Health Science, BA	Undergraduate
Health Science, BS	Undergraduate
Higher Education & Student Affairs (HESA)	Graduate
Higher Education & Student Affairs (HESA)	Graduate
Higher Education & Student Affairs/Professional Clinical Counseling (HESA/PCC)	Graduate
Higher Education & Student Affairs/Professional Clinical Counseling (HESA/PCC)	Graduate
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, 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
Leadership, MA	Graduate
Liberal Education for Arts Professionals (LEAP), BA	Undergraduate
MA in Communication	Graduate
MA in Counseling, Emphasis in Career Counseling	Graduate
MA in Kinesiology, Fitness Management	Graduate
MA in Kinesiology, Sport Management	Graduate
Management and Leadership Degree
Management and Leadership Degree
Management and Leadership Degree
Marketing Degree	Undergraduate
Marketing Degree	Undergraduate
Marketing Minor	Undergraduate
Marketing, BS	Undergraduate
Marriage & Family Therapy / Professional Clinical Counselor (MFT/PCC)	Graduate
Marriage & Family Therapy / Professional Clinical Counselor (MFT/PCC)	Graduate
Mathematics Minor	Undergraduate
Mathematics, BA	Undergraduate
Mathematics: Applied Concentration, BS	Undergraduate
Mathematics: Pure Concentration, BS	Undergraduate
MFA in Creative Writing	Graduate
MFA in Dance	Graduate
MS Accounting	Graduate
MS Business Analytics	Graduate
MS Finance	Graduate
MS Management & Technology	Graduate
Multiple Subject Teaching Preliminary Credential	Graduate
Music, Instrumental Minor	Undergraduate
Music, Vocal Minor	Undergraduate
Music: Instrumental Concentration, BA	Undergraduate
Music: Vocal Concentration, BA	Undergraduate
Online MBA	Graduate
Philosophy Minor	Undergraduate
Philosophy, BA	Undergraduate
Physics Minor	Undergraduate
Physics, BA	Undergraduate
Physics, BS	Undergraduate
Politics Minor	Undergraduate
Politics, BA	Undergraduate
Post-Master's School Counseling Credential	Graduate
Post-Master's School Psychology Credential	Graduate
Practical Political Leadership Certificate	Undergraduate
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential	Preliminary Administrative Services Credential
Professional MBA	Graduate
Professional Science Master's in Biotechnology	Graduate
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 Psychology Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPSC)	Graduate
School Psychology Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPSC)	Graduate
Secondary Teaching in Mathematics Programs	Undergraduate
Single Subject Teaching Preliminary Credential	Graduate
Sociology Minor	Undergraduate
Sociology, BA	Undergraduate
Spanish Minor	Undergraduate
Spanish, BA	Undergraduate
Special Education, MEd	Graduate
Sport Management Minor	Undergraduate
Sport Studies Minor	Undergraduate
Teaching Leadership, MA	Graduate
Teaching, MA	Graduate
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
Women's and Gender Studies Minor	Undergraduate
Women's and Gender Studies, BA	Undergraduate

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INSPIRE. ENGAGE. TRANSFORM.

“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, Postdoctoral Scholar at UC San Francisco

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$125,000

Is the average mid-career salary for our graduates.

Gold Star

Sustainability Rating

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.

“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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9:1

Student/Faculty Ratio

Top 6%

In the U.S. for highest earning potential