Facts & Figures

ACADEMICS

  • Academic majors: 40
  • Undergraduate schools: Three, including Economics and Business Administration Liberal Arts, and Science.
  • Undergraduate degrees: Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science
  • Graduate degrees: Master of Arts, Master of Arts in Leadership, Master of Education, Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, Master of Fine Arts in Dance, Master of Business Administration, Executive Master of Business Administration, and Doctorate in Educational Leadership
  • Student-faculty ratio: 11:1
  • Average class size: 19
  • Academic calendar: 4-1-4, two four-month terms and one four-week January Term.
  • Number of full-time faculty: 219
  • Percentage of full-time faculty with doctorates: 95%

STUDENT PROFILE

  • Number of undergraduates: 2,802 
  • Number of graduate students: 1,106
  • Gender distribution of fall 2016 first-year students:
    Female: 59%
    Male: 41%

Academic Profile of fall 2016 first-year students: 

  • Average entering GPA: 3.61
  • Average entering SAT (M+CR): 1118
  • Average composite ACT: 25

Ethnic diversity of fall 2016 first-year students:

  • Students of color: 51.6%
  • White: 42.5%
  • Hispanic/Latino: 28.2%
  • Asian: 13.7%
  • African-American/Black: 5.1%
  • Native American: 1.4%
  • International: 2.4%
  • Other/not reported: 3.3%

Geographic diversity of fall 2016 first-year students: 

  • Northern California: 72%
  • Southern California: 11.7%
  • Out of state: 12.6%
  • International: 3.5%

    Percent of undergraduates living on campus:

    • First-year students & upperclassmen: 55%
    • First-year students: 99%

    RANKINGS

    • 2016 U.S. & World Report: Best Colleges, Top 10 Western Regional Universities
    • 2016 U.S. & World Report: Best Colleges for Veterans, Top 10 Western Regional Universities
    • 2016 U.S. & World Report: Best Value, Top 15 Western Regional Universities 
    • 2017 Wall Street Journal Higher Education Rankings: SMC listed among the top 25% of U.S. colleges and universities
    • Top 5% among U.S. Colleges and Universities for salary potential by PayScale
    • CEO Magazine: SMC's hybrid Executive MBA ranked 16 globally 
    • PayScale: Ranked SMC's undergraduate business degrees among the highest with return of investment 

    ATHLETICS

    • Division I teams: 16
    • Club sports teams: 13
    • Conference affiliation: West Coast Conference
    • Mascot: The Gael

    CAMPUS LOCATION

    • Located in Moraga, just 23 miles east of San Francisco, the 420-acre campus enjoys a moderate climate that permits yearlong outdoor recreation, with ample opportunities for hiking and biking on area trails. There are several parks in the area and two shopping centers.

    ARTS

    • The Saint Mary's College Museum of Art is the only accredited art museum in Contra Costa County, and features work from widely acclaimed artists and collections.
    • The Creative Writing Reading Series features guest authors and poets.
    • The Performing Arts Department presents student productions in theatre, music and dance.
    • River of Words provides art and poetry programs and curricula for K-12 students and teachers.

    FACTS & FIGURES

    • Tuition and fees: $45,536
    • Room and board: $15,370
    • Full-time undergraduates receiving financial aid: 88.67%
    • Freshmen receiving financial aid: 96%
    • Average undergraduate financial aid package: $31,071 
    • Endowment: $167,389,273 (June 30, 2016)

    CONTACT INFORMATION

    • Address: 1928 St. Mary’s Road, Moraga, California, 94575
    • Website: stmarys-ca.edu
    • Phone: (925) 631-4000
    • Admissions: (925) 631-4224 or (800) 800-4762
    • College Communications: (925) 631-4278