Saint Mary's College of California

Saint Mary's College of California is a suburban private four-year institution located in Moraga, CA. As a private institution, it sets its own tuition and operates independently of state funding.

Saint Mary's College of California is open or broadly accessible, with an acceptance rate of 88.6% based on IPEDS data.

Tuition is $56,134 per year. Room and board costs approximately $21,816 annually. The average grant aid awarded to students is $36,322 per year. Approximately 94% of students receive some form of financial aid. 24% of students receive federal Pell Grants, which are reserved for students with demonstrated financial need.

Saint Mary's College of California has an average six-year graduation rate of 69%, according to IPEDS data. High first-year retention (85%) indicates that the vast majority of freshmen return for their sophomore year — a strong signal of student satisfaction and institutional support.

The student body includes White (36%), Hispanic (28%), Black (6%), Asian (9%), and international (3%) students, reflecting a diverse campus community. All data on this page is sourced from verified government databases including IPEDS and the College Scorecard. GradFax does not accept paid placements or rankings — every data point is citeable.