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Saint Mary's College of California, or SMC of California, was established in 1863 and is located in Moraga, California. The college was formerly a diocesan college for boys. SMC of California is noted for its business program, liberal arts education, and nursing program. It offers educational programs through the following schools:
Saint Mary's College of California’s sports teams are nicknamed Gaels. In the past, the college was distinguished for its American football team. Today, it is admired for its baseball, basketball, and women's volleyball teams. The mascot is called Gael Force One.
Saint Marys College Of California is located in a large suburb, in Moraga, CA. The school is officially a Roman Catholic school. Saint Marys College Of California is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Doctoral degree.
Students at Saint Marys College Of California often study business and management.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 490 to 590 in 2007-2008. A quarter of students admitted in 2007-2008 scored 590 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, Saint Marys College Of California tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
The school offers classes to 3,801 students (3,219 full-time equivalent).
Many students live in housing on or near campus. Students sports include formal participation in West Coast Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Saint Marys College Of California
1928 Saint Marys Road
Moraga, CA 94556
General Phone: (925) 631-4000
http://www.stmarys-ca.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 385 | business management, business, accounting, financial management, international business |
| Liberal Arts | 193 | liberal arts and sciences, creative writing, political science, English, history, social services, sociology, economics, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 89 | educational administration, school counseling, Montessori teaching, secondary teaching, education, early childhood education, education courses, special ed, ... |
| Media | 54 | communication studies, communication and journalism |
| Therapy and Counseling | 49 | psychology, child psychology, psychology courses, organizational psychology, psychobiology |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 35 | health and physical education, exercise science, sports and fitness management, health and fitness |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 32 | various nursing |
| Science | 24 | biology, physics, chemistry, biochemistry, chemistry courses, biological and biomedical sciences |
| Medical Support and Technology | 14 | health service and sciences |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 14 | drama, dance |
| Religion and Philosophy | 14 | philosophy, religion |
| Law | 11 | legal assistant |
| Medical Administration | 8 | health care administration |
| Art Studies | 5 | art studies |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 4 | environmental science, environmental studies |
| Engineering | 3 | archeology, engineering |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics and computer science, mathematics |
| Music | 0 | music |
| Medicine | 0 | health professions |
Number of programs and degrees for Saint Marys College Of California in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 651 | 54 |
| Master's degree | 241 | 17 |
| Associate's degree | 32 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 10 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Saint Marys College Of California had a total enrollment of 3,801 students (3,219 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 35% |
| Women | 65% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 62% |
| Graduate | 38% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 51% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 16% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 16% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 85% |
| Washington | 3% |
| Oregon | 3% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
Saint Marys College Of California offers campus housing for 1,553 of its 3,219 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Moraga, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,638 | 2,961 | 81% | 675 | 23% |
| Men | 1,368 | 1,151 | 84% | 235 | 20% |
| Women | 2,270 | 1,810 | 80% | 440 | 24% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 590 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 90% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 10% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 33,250 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 33,250 |
| Room and board | $ 11,680 |
| Room charge | $ 6,570 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 5,110 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,440 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,970 |
Financial Aid:
Saint Marys College Of California participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 130200)
Saint Marys College Of California has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 68 | 52 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 14 | 28 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 13 | 25 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 48 | $100,205 | 40 | $100,343 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 41 | $78,156 | 37 | $78,029 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $63,704 | 31 | $67,003 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 99 | $87,387 | 108 | $83,129 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | West Coast Conference |
| Baseball | West Coast Conference |
| Track | West Coast Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 100 | 108 | 208 |
| Basketball | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| Baseball | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| Football | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| Track | 9 | 9 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 31 | 84 | 115 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
International Business/Trade/Commerce
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Montessori Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Archeology
Engineering, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
European Studies/Civilization
French Language and Literature
History, General
Italian Language and Literature
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Developmental and Child Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Saint Marys College Of California Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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