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College Info
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- Type
- private
Official website
www.stmarys-ca.eduUSAQS #5 World📊 Live dataPartial catalogue
Saint Mary's College of California
Saint Mary's College of California is a private Catholic liberal arts college located in Moraga, California. Founded in 1863, it provides a values‑based education grounded in the liberal arts and the Catholic tradition, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The college emphasizes small class sizes, community engagement, and a residential campus experience.
Key Facts
QS World Rank
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US News & World Report #16 · 2026Forbes #17 · 2026Times Higher Education #1970 · 2026US News & World Report #16 · 2025Times Higher Education #1970 · 2025US News & World Report #108 · 2024
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
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Campus Vibe
Suburban, 420 acres
SportyAcademicResidentialIntimate Community
4/10
Diversity
10/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
7/10
Social scene
Weather: Varies widely by state
Living costs: Research local rent and transport for your intake year
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Career Outcomes
87% placement rate
Top Recruiters
AmazonGoogleMicrosoftDeloitteJPMorgan
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Student Life
4,500 students (400 international)
Campus: Suburban, 420 acres
Location: Moraga, United States
Climate: Varies widely by state
Research local rent and transport for your intake year
St. Mary's College LibraryRecreation CenterSports ComplexStudent HousingDining ServicesCareer ServicesScience LabsFine Arts Center
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 53%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 53%
💡Latest cutoff: SAT 1200
💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school