School Overview

Saint Marys College Of California has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

The school's main campus is located at the edge of a large city (in Moraga, CA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.

Contacting the School

1928 Saint Marys Road
Moraga, CA 94556
Main Phone: (925) 631-4000
Web Site: www.stmarys-ca.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 3,556 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 244 male students and 401 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 37.8% of the student body, while females made up 62.2%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (-1)%, Hispanic (-1)%, Asian (-1)%, and Native American (-1)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 500. One quarter of students scored at least 600.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 500 or higher. One fourth of students scored 600 or higher.

Degree Levels

• Certificate, 2-4 years
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctor's Degree

Degree Programs

Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

• Area Studies
• Other Area, Cultural, And Ethnic Studies

• Accounting
• Business
• Business Administration
• Finance
• International Business

• General Communications

• Educational Administration
• Other Education
• Special Education
• Student Services And Counseling
• Teacher
• Vocational Teaching

• Creative Writing
• General English Language

• Medical Office
• Other Health Care

• Anthropology
• Archeology
• Economics
• Government And Political Science
• History
• Sociology

• Liberal Arts

• Mathematics And Computer Science

• Law And Legal

• Health And Fitness

• Biology
• Specialized Life Sciences

• Classical, Ancient, And Near East Language And Literature
• Romance Language And Literature

• Mathematics

• Dance
• Drama And Theater Arts
• Fine Arts
• Music

• Philosophy
• Religion

• Chemistry
• Physics

• Child Psychology
• General Psychology
• Industrial Psychology
• Other Psychology

School Accreditation

Saint Marys College Of California reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Saint Marys College Of California is accredited regionally by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities (WASCSR).

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Saint Marys College Of California belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• Independent (for football).
• Western Athletic Conference (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Accelerated programs
• AP credits
• Credit for life experience
• Weekend college
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• Student employment services
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• Recommendations are required.
• A college preparatory program is required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• Secondary school rank is recommended.

• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.