C+
Above Average
Score: 55/100
Overall (traditional)
A
Outcome Rating
82/100 · earnings-weighted

Saint Mary's College of California

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Moraga, California 94575
🌐 https://www.stmarys-ca.edu/
Saint Mary's College of California — acceptance rate 89%, tuition $55,634
Saint Mary's College of California — acceptance rate 89%, tuition $55,634
Saint Mary's College of California campus, Moraga, CA
Saint Mary's College of California campus, Moraga, CA. Photo: Smcj0001, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B+
80/100
Affordability
F
12/100
Resources
C+
60/100
Experience
A+
92/100
Prestige
D
35/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,775
Total Enrollment
69%
Graduation Rate
85%
Retention Rate
10.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
89%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Saint Mary's College of California, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$78,812
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$60,388
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$23,691
Median debt at graduation
70.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
26.7%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 30% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 87th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Saint Mary's College of California

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Accounting and Related Services$66,628$107,570+41%#22 of 796#51$25,000
Business/Commerce$46,958$80,262+17%#33 of 271#60$23,250
Psychology$28,018$70,123+38%#25 of 1027#44$25,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$56,094$68,501+29%#30 of 476#65$27,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$34,444$66,265+21%#57 of 610#147$21,625
Communication and Media Studies$35,356$64,456+14%#92 of 660#202$19,500
Political Science and Government$45,296$62,651-1%#266 of 565#386$25,000
English Language and Literature—$57,651+19%#88 of 576#148$23,250
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$38,160————$27,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

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🏆 Where Saint Mary's College of California Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#19
Visual and Performing Arts, General
of 37 schools
#27
Counseling Psychology
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $55,634 $55,634
Total Cost (On-Campus) $77,950 $77,950

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
27%
Receive Pell Grants
78%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business/Commerce, General 148 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 86 grads/yr Education, General 71 grads/yr Counseling Psychology 62 grads/yr Psychology, General 42 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 33 grads/yr Accounting 29 grads/yr Visual and Performing Arts, General 29 grads/yr Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 29 grads/yr Educational Leadership and Administration, General 26 grads/yr Communication, General 26 grads/yr Political Science and Government, General 24 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 21 grads/yr Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 20 grads/yr Business Analytics 18 grads/yr Dance, General 18 grads/yr Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 17 grads/yr Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 17 grads/yr Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other 17 grads/yr Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 16 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Saint Mary's College of California's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs
Administrative services managers
$108k/yr 271,200 jobs
Construction managers
$107k/yr 550,300 jobs
Facilities managers
$105k/yr 151,400 jobs
General and operations managers
$103k/yr 3,712,900 jobs

Student Demographics

2,775
Total Students
57%
Women
90%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 36%
Hispanic 28%
Black 6%
Asian 10%
Two or More 8%
Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 93%
Hybrid (Some Online) 3%
Fully Online 5%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 90%
25-64 (Adult) 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Saint Mary's College of California?
Saint Mary's College of California has an acceptance rate of 89%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Saint Mary's College of California?
Tuition at Saint Mary's College of California is $55,634 for in-state students and $55,634 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Saint Mary's College of California?
The graduation rate at Saint Mary's College of California is 69%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Saint Mary's College of California a good school?
Saint Mary's College of California has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Saint Mary's College of California?
Saint Mary's College of California has a total enrollment of 2,775 students. Most students (90%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology