Saint Mary's College of California, CA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church
Main Campus
Saint Mary's College of California Rankings
Affordability18
Selectivity44
Retention63
Graduation63
Earnings61
Diversity82
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Saint Mary's College of California
95%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
5%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences6%
Business, Management, Marketing27%
Communication, Journalism8%
Engineering1%
English Language and Literature4%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs4%
History1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities10%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Natural Resources and Conservation2%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies7%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology11%
Social Sciences11%
Visual and Performing Arts5%
Admissions
Getting into Saint Mary's College of California
77%
Admission Rate
570
Median SAT Math
585
Median SAT Reading
25
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)520–620
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)540–630
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)22–27
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Saint Mary's College of California
$47K
In-State Tuition
$47K
Out-of-State Tuition
$65K
Average Total Cost
$36K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $29K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $28K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $29K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $34K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $41K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Saint Mary's College of California
73%
Receive Federal Loans
$20K
Median Federal Debt
76%
Repayment Rate
$252
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 20% | 63% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 35% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $22K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $20K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $20K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $22K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $20K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $32K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $12K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 71% | 42% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 76% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 77% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 81% | 53% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Saint Mary's College of California
85%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
11%
Withdrawal Rate
77%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 68% | 37% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 77% | 60% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 75% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 70% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 75% | 41% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 77% | 53% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 81% | 51% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 50% | 43% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 45% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 61% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 81% | 48% | 44% |
| Other race | 73% | 48% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Saint Mary's College of California
92%
Employment Rate
$45K
Median Salary
$26K
25 Pctl Salary
$63K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 90% | 80% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 92% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 91% | 79% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 79% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $26K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $45K | $29K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $63K | $45K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $77K | $62K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $45K | $29K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $50K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $56K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at Saint Mary's College of California
2,781
Undergraduates
80%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
1,086
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 58% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 42% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 10% | 12% | 4% |
| Black | 4% | 8% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 44% | 25% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27% | 39% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 3% | 4% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 3% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 15% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 20% | 11% | 14% |
| >$110K | 39% | 14% | 15% |
Location Map
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