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Saint Mary's College of California

Moraga, CA·Private·~87% acceptance

Saint Mary's College of California is a private college based in Moraga, CA. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 87% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $30,378 per year. About 70% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $78,812 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$30,378/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $77,659
Aid cuts ~$47,281/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
Nov 1
RD
Jan 15

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Admissions
GPA range3.35–3.85
SAT (middle 50%)1070–1253
ACT (middle 50%)21–28
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
70%
graduation rate
85%
freshman retention
$60,388
median earnings, 6yr
$78,812
median earnings, 10yr
How Saint Mary's College of California reads an application

What Saint Mary's College of California values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)
Important
Application essaysRecommendationsExtracurricularsTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualities
Also considered
Class rankTest scoresInterviewFirst-generation statusAlumni relation (legacy)Geographic residenceState residencyReligious commitmentVolunteer workWork experienceDemonstrated interest

From Saint Mary's College of California’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Saint Mary's College of California requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programRecommendationsTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Alumni relation (legacy)

From federal IPEDS data — what Saint Mary's College of California requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Saint Mary's College of California's acceptance rate?
Saint Mary's College of California admits about 87% of applicants.
How much does Saint Mary's College of California cost?
At Saint Mary's College of California, the average net price after aid is about $30,378 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $77,659 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Saint Mary's College of California?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1070–1253 on the SAT and 21–28 on the ACT.
What are Saint Mary's College of California's application deadlines?
Saint Mary's College of California's deadlines are Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Jan 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does Saint Mary's College of California value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, Saint Mary's College of California rates Course rigor and Grades (GPA) as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Application essays, Recommendations, Extracurriculars, Talent / ability, and Character / personal qualities. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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