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How to Get Into Saint Mary's College of California

Moraga, CA · Private nonprofit · 2025-2026 cycle · Verified data

Saint Mary's College of California Admissions Statistics

87%
Acceptance Rate
1,947
Undergrads
70%
Graduation Rate

How to Actually Get Into Saint Mary's College of California

The bar here is clear

Saint Mary's College of California admits most qualified applicants. Clear the academic bar (the ranges below) and your odds are strong. The real questions become fit, cost, and whether it earns its slot on your list, not whether you can get in.

Use the Early Action round deliberately

Saint Mary's College of California offers Early Action: non-binding and worth taking if your application is ready, an earlier answer helps you calibrate the rest of your list, and EA carries no downside beyond the earlier deadline.

The bigger picture: no single school decides your outcome, the shape of your whole list does. Read how top counselors build a college list before you finalize where Saint Mary's College of California fits.

Saint Mary's College of California Application Deadlines (2025-2026)

Round Deadline
Early Action (EA) November 1, 2025
Regular Decision (RD) January 15, 2026

Deadlines verified from official sources for the 2025-2026 cycle. Rounds change year to year, always confirm on the school's site before submitting.

Application Requirements & Costs

Application platform Common App
Application fee $60
Test scores Not required (test-optional)
Writing supplement Not required
Counselor recommendation Not required

Saint Mary's College of California Cost & Financial Aid

Total cost of attendance (sticker, per year) $77,659
Tuition & fees $57,803
Room & board (on campus) $17,600
Average net price (aid-receiving families) $30,378

What You'd Actually Pay, by Family Income

Average net price per year (after grants and scholarships) for aid-receiving families, from federal College Scorecard data:

Family income Average net price / year
$0-30k $19,462
$30-48k $20,127
$48-75k $23,303
$75-110k $29,049
$110k+ $40,581
27%
Students receiving Pell Grants
42%
Students taking federal loans
85%
Freshman retention rate
10:1
Student-faculty ratio

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