- Acceptance rate: 87% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $31,615 a year (2022–23)
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Saint Mary’s College of California reported an acceptance rate of 87% for fall 2024.
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Saint Mary’s College of California GPA requirements
Saint Mary’s College of California requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Saint Mary’s College of California hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Saint Mary’s College of California acceptance rate
Saint Mary’s College of California admitted 4,478 of 5,175 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 87%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Saint Mary’s College of California is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Moraga, California, with 1,954 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Saint Mary’s College of California looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
Saint Mary’s College of California didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Saint Mary’s College of California awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $31,615 a year at Saint Mary’s College of California in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is Saint Mary’s College of California hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Saint Mary’s College of California admitted 87% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Saint Mary’s College of California?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Saint Mary’s College of California admitted 87% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How many applicants get into Saint Mary’s College of California?
Saint Mary’s College of California's acceptance rate was 87% for fall 2024: it admitted 4,478 of 5,175 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into Saint Mary’s College of California?
Saint Mary’s College of California requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How important is GPA for getting into Saint Mary’s College of California?
A lot: Saint Mary’s College of California requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program and recommendations. It considers legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies and work experience. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Saint Mary’s College of California?
No. Saint Mary’s College of California doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them (test blind), as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Saint Mary’s College of California ask for a personal statement?
No. Saint Mary’s College of California doesn't consider a personal statement or essay, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does Saint Mary’s College of California cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $31,615 a year at Saint Mary’s College of California in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Saint Mary’s College of California give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Saint Mary’s College of California awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Saint Mary’s College of California look at legacy status?
Yes. Saint Mary’s College of California considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Saint Mary’s College of California's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Saint Mary's College of CaliforniaU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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