Saint Mary's College of California
About
Saint Mary's College of California is a private Catholic college in Moraga, California, United States. Established in 1863, it is administered by the De La Salle Brothers. The college offers undergraduate and graduate programs with a total student count at under 4,000 as of 2018.
Admissions funnel
How selective is this institution, and how many admitted students choose to enroll?
Outcomes & equity
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Pell equity
Pell and non-Pell students graduate at nearly identical rates — a notably small equity gap.
What families actually pay
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Academic programs
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Top program families by completions
Enrollment & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Gender split
Race / ethnicity composition
Faculty
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
SMCC vs IPEDS peer group
The peer institutions SMCC selected for federal comparison reporting.
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectSaint Mary's College of California | 70% | 86.5% | 2,734 | $31,198 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Gonzaga University | 86% | 81.7% | 7,470 | $36,371 | Doctoral/Professional |
Loyola Marymount University | 79% | 45.1% | 10,179 | $45,723 | R2 Research |
Santa Clara University | 88% | 48.0% | 9,728 | $50,959 | Doctoral/Professional |
Seattle University | 76% | 76.9% | 7,189 | $34,802 | Doctoral/Professional |
University of Portland | 80% | 89.2% | 3,285 | $36,371 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
University of Redlands | 67% | 82.7% | 3,087 | $22,867 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
University of San Diego | 84% | 52.4% | 9,714 | $31,265 | R2 Research |
University of San Francisco | 70% | 61.7% | 8,913 | $39,495 | Doctoral/Professional |
University of the Pacific | 68% | 71.3% | 6,944 | $25,926 | Doctoral/Professional |
| Peer group median | 78% | 74.1% | 7,330 | $35,587 |
Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
The Institutional Research office at Saint Mary's College of California is dedicated to fostering a culture of data-driven excellence and informed, equity minded, decision-making. Our mission is to empower our community with accurate, timely, and insightful information that supports strategic planning, enhances student success, and promotes institutional effectiveness.
Visit IR office page- Milena Angelova, Ph.D., Ed.D., M.sc.Director of Institutional Research
Common Data Set (11)
The institution's official annual Common Data Set publications — the most detailed reference for enrollment, admissions, and outcomes.
Documents & reports (4)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- Data definitionData Governance | Saint Mary's CollegeThe Data Governance page at Saint Mary's College of California outlines the institution's approach to managing and utilizing data as a strategic asset. The Data Governance Committee collaborates with IEE and AIS to ensure data integrity, security, and effective usage across the institution's various operational phases, including collection, pathways, integration, analysis, and distribution. The page also specifies policies related to instructional programs, data definitions, access privileges, and the roles of various teams and offices in maintaining the institution's data governance framework.stmarys-ca.edu
- Data dictionaryData Governance | Saint Mary's College2026The Data Governance page of Saint Mary's College of California details the institution's planned strategies for managing data through policies, practices and operations, aiming to support evidence-based decision making. The college-wide data strategies facilitate a comprehensive system for data management, including collection, pathways, integration, analysis, and distribution of data. The Data Governance Committee is responsible for transforming data into a strategic asset by establishing data definitions, maintaining data security, and fostering continuous improvement. This page includes information about their organizational structure, roles of committee members, data access regulations, and policies governing data integrity and security. Additionally, it introduces the data dictionary process and various data reports and dashboards within the institutional framework.stmarys-ca.edu
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- Strategic plan2020-2028 Strategic Plan2020The 2020-2028 Strategic Plan of Saint Mary's College of California outlines the strategic direction of the institution over an eight-year period. Authored by the College, the plan was published in 2020 and is accessible via their Digital Commons. It serves as a guiding document for decision-making and institutional development through 2028.digitalcommons.stmarys-ca.edu
IR job openings (1)
Institutional Research and analytics roles currently posted at this institution.
Notable alumni (14)
A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.
- Mahershala AliEntertainment
- Jennifer Chambliss BertmanArts
- Brandon ElefantePolitics
- Robert HassArts
- Valerie FlemingAthletics
- Matthew DellavedovaAthletics
- Patty MillsAthletics
- Bob LadouceurAthletics
- Mario AliotoBusiness
- Joseph AliotoPolitics
- Don PerataPolitics
- George SchmittBusiness
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