Resources › For Students and Parents Saint Mary's College Admissions Facts SAT Scores, Acceptance Rate, Financial Aid, Graduation Rate, and More Share Flipboard Email Print A statue at Saint Mary's College of California. Franco Folini / Flickr For Students and Parents College Admissions College Profiles College Admissions Process College Rankings Choosing A College Application Tips Essay Samples & Tips Testing Graphs College Financial Aid Extracurricular Activities Advanced Placement Homework Help Private School Test Prep College Life Graduate School Business School Law School Distance Learning View More By Allen Grove College Admissions Expert Ph.D., English, University of Pennsylvania M.A., English, University of Pennsylvania B.S., Materials Science & Engineering and Literature, MIT Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with 20 years of experience helping students transition to college. our editorial process Facebook Facebook Twitter Twitter Allen Grove Updated November 08, 2017 Saint Mary's College in Moraga, California accepts most applicants each year, with a high acceptance rate of 80 percent, although applicants tend to have strong academic records. Students interested in applying to the school will need to submit an application (the school accepts the Common Application; more on that below), high school transcripts, a letter of recommendation, SAT or ACT scores, and a personal essay. Check out Saint Mary's website for more information on how to apply. Admissions Data (2016) Saint Mary's College of California Acceptance Rate: 80 percentTest Scores: 25th / 75th PercentileSAT Critical Reading: 480 / 590SAT Math: 470 / 590SAT Writing: - / -What these SAT numbers meanSAT score comparison for California collegesACT Composite: 22 / 28ACT English: 22 / 28ACT Math: 20 / 27What these ACT numbers meanACT score comparison for California colleges Saint Mary's College Description Saint Mary's College of California is a Catholic, Lasallian, liberal arts college located in Moraga, California, about 20 miles east of San Francisco. The college has an 11 to 1 student/faculty ratio and an average class size of 20. Students can choose from 38 majors, and among undergraduates, business is the most popular program. Specifically, the most popular majors are Accounting, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Drama, English, Liberal Studies, Psychology. One of the defining features of the Saint Mary's curriculum is the Collegiate Seminar, a series of four courses that focus on the major works of Western civilization. All students, including those in pre-professional fields, take these seminars—two in the first year, and two more before graduation. In athletics, the Saint Mary's Gaels compete in the NCAA Division I West Coast Conference. Enrollment (2016) Total Enrollment: 3,908 (2,802 undergraduates)Gender Breakdown: 40 percent male / 60 percent female93 percent full-time Costs (2016-17) Tuition and Fees: $44,360Books: $1,107 (why so much?)Room and Board: $14,880Other Expenses: $2,700Total Cost: $63,047 Saint Mary's College Financial Aid (2015 -16) Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 96 percentPercentage of New Students Receiving Types of AidGrants: 95 percentLoans: 61 percentAverage Amount of AidGrants: $25,400Loans: $8,018 Graduation and Retention Rates: First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 86 percent4-Year Graduation Rate: 60 percent6-Year Graduation Rate: 73 percent Intercollegiate Athletic Programs: Men's Sports: Basketball, Golf, Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, BaseballWomen's Sports: Lacrosse, Rowing, Softball, Soccer, Tennis, Basketball, Volleyball, Cross Country If You Like Saint Mary's College, You May Also Like These Schools: San Jose State University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphUniversity of San Diego: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphPepperdine University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphCal Poly: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphUniversity of California - Irvine: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphStanford University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphUniversity of California - Santa Cruz: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphLoyola Marymount University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphSanta Clara University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphUniversity of San Francisco: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphSan Diego State University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Saint Mary's and the Common Application Saint Mary's College uses the Common Application. These articles can help guide you: Common Application essay tips and samplesShort answer tips and samplesSupplemental essay tips and samples Data Source: National Center for Educational Statistics