Saint Mary's College of California

www.stmarys-ca.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$55,634

4.24% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$31,615

After Financial Aid

2021 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

88.6%

4,308 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,775

83.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

69%

445 Graduates

About

Saint Mary's College of California is a higher education institution located in Contra Costa County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Saint Mary's College of California were General Business (102 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (39 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (28 degrees).

In 2023, 907 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Saint Mary's College of California. 60.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (326 degrees), 1.36 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (240 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Saint Mary's College of California is $55,634, which is $31,059 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Saint Mary's College of California was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 816 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Saint Mary's College of California is $55,634, which is $31,059 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $31,615.

In 2023, 94% of undergraduate students attending Saint Mary's College of California received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$55,634

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Saint Mary's College of California was $55,634. The cost of tuition at Saint Mary's College of California is $31,059 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Saint Mary's College of California (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$31,615

2023 Value

1.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Saint Mary's College of California had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $31,615. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Saint Mary's College of California grew by 1.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Saint Mary's College of California (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$17,094

Room and Board

$1,152

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Saint Mary's College of California was of $17,094 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 6.84% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,152. The cost of books and supplies increased by 4.73% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Saint Mary's College of California (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

94%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

94% of undergraduate students at Saint Mary's College of California received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Saint Mary's College of California (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2021 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Saint Mary's College of California was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 816 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Saint Mary's College of California received 4,308 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 28.5% annual growth. Out of those 4,308 applicants, 3,816 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 88.6% acceptance rate.

There were 2,775 students enrolled at Saint Mary's College of California in 2023. 84% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Saint Mary's College of California has an overall enrollment yield of 13.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

88.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

3,816

Accepted Out of 4,308

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Saint Mary's College of California was 88.6% (3,816 admissions from 4,308 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 87.9%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 28.5%, while admissions grew by 29.5%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Saint Mary's College of California (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

84%

Submission Percentage (2020)

392

Scores Submitted (2020)

84% of enrolled first-time students at Saint Mary's College of California in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Saint Mary's College of California had a total enrollment of 2,775 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Saint Mary's College of California is 2,324 students and the part-time enrollment is 451. This means that 83.7% of students enrolled at Saint Mary's College of California are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Saint Mary's College of California, both undergraduate and graduate, is 35.9% White, 27.7% Hispanic or Latino, 8.79% Asian, 8.04% Two or More Races, 5.69% Black or African American, 1.05% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.216% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Saint Mary's College of California in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (21.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (18.4%) and White Male (16.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (20.2%), followed by White Male (12.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Saint Mary's College of California in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,775 students. The full-time enrollment at Saint Mary's College of California is 2,324 and the part-time enrollment is 451. This means that 83.7% of students enrolled at Saint Mary's College of California are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Saint Mary's College of California (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

85%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Saint Mary's College of California was 85%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Saint Mary's College of California had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Saint Mary's College of California (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
997 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
770 enrolled students
Asian
244 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Saint Mary's College of California is 35.9% White, 27.7% Hispanic or Latino, 8.79% Asian, 8.04% Two or More Races, 5.69% Black or African American, 1.05% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.216% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 261 students (9.41%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 193 more women than men received degrees from Saint Mary's College of California. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Saint Mary's College of California is white (326 degrees awarded). There were 1.36 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (240 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Saint Mary's College of California is General Business (102 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (39 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (28 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Saint Mary's College of California, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Cultural & Gender Studies (11 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (50 degrees), and English (32 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Mary's College of California are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,562,418 people), Secondary school teachers (551,708 people), Education administrators (293,135 people), Special education teachers (208,003 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (188,262 people).

The most specialized majors at Saint Mary's College of California in 2023 are Cultural & Gender Studies (11 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (50 degrees), English (32 degrees), Education (146 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (7 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Mary's College of California are Surgeons, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Logisticians, and Tool & die makers

The most specialized majors at Saint Mary's College of California are Cultural & Gender Studies (11 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (50 degrees), English (32 degrees), Education (146 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (7 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Mary's College of California are Elementary & secondary schools (2,920,194 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (400,459 people), uninformed (399,478 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (204,464 people), and Computer Systems Design (127,910 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Saint Mary's College of California.

Most Common (2023)

General Business
102 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
39 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
28 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Saint Mary's College of California was General Business with 102 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Saint Mary's College of California according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

357

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

550

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 357 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Mary's College of California, which is 0.649 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (550).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Saint Mary's College of California by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 57 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Mary's College of California in General Business, which is 1.19 times more than the 48 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 48 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Mary's College of California in General Business, which is 0.842 times less than the 57 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

61%

100% Completion Time

73%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 61% of students graduating from Saint Mary's College of California completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 73% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 74% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (82.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Saint Mary's College of California is Female and Asian (82.9% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.7% of graduates (12 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
326 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
240 degrees awarded
Asian
82 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Saint Mary's College of California is white (326 degrees awarded). There were 1.36 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (240 degrees).

13.6% of degree recipients (123 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
195 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
157 degrees awarded
White Male
131 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Saint Mary's College of California is white female (195 degrees awarded). There were 1.24 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (157 degrees).

Operations

Saint Mary's College of California employs 76 Professors, 71 Associate professors and 39 Assistant professors. Most academics at Saint Mary's College of California are Female Associate professor (46), Female Professor (42), and Male Professor (34).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Saint Mary's College of California are: Management, with 108 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 65 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 58 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$64.4M

2023 Salaries

8.66%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Saint Mary's College of California paid a median of $64.4M in salaries, a 8.66% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.86% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.57% decline between 2020 and 2021.

Instructional Salaries

$20.2M

Instructional Salaries

202

Number of Employees

In 2023, Saint Mary's College of California paid a total of $20.2M to 202 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

76 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

108 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Saint Mary's College of California were Professor with 76 employees, Associate professor with 71 employees, and Assistant professor with 39 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Saint Mary's College of California were Management with 108 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 65 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 58 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Associate professor
Female Professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Saint Mary's College of California was Female Associate professor with 46 employees, Female Professor with 42 employees, and Male Professor with 34 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Saint Mary's College of California.

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