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Founded in 1863, Saint Mary’s College of California. is a Private college. Located in California, which is a city setting in California, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 2,802 full time undergraduate students, and 1,106 full time graduate students.
The Saint Mary’s College of California Academic calendar runs on a Four-one-four plan basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 11:1. There are 214 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Saint Mary’s College of California include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Admissions at SMC are considered Less Selective, with ,20% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 12 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
89% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 62% were in the top quarter, and 28% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Saint Mary’s College of California.
59 Students rated on-campus housing 3.4 stars. 8 % gave the school a 5.0.
49 Students rated off-campus housing 2.4 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
62 Students rated campus food 2.6 stars. 3 % gave the school a 5.0.
64 Students rated campus facilities 4.1 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.
64 Students rated class size 4.7 stars. 75 % gave the school a 5.0.
64 Students rated school activities 3.9 stars. 31 % gave the school a 5.0.
64 Students rated local services 3.6 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.
64 Students rated academics 3.8 stars. 30 % gave the school a 5.0.
15 Students rated Saint Mary’s College of California
Saint Mary's is a fun environment to be in. I love the small community you get to make connections with so many people and it makes you feel welcome in such a new community. I loved living campus this semester and meeting new people to make lasting connections
Saint Mary's is a Liberal Arts College where a Lasallian education is used to promote community and social justice. Though the campus is on the smaller side, the beautiful landscape and wildlife make up for it. In terms of academics, students can explore their passions and interests through a plethora of fun classes. Professors are passionate about their work and always make it a point to be available for any questions their students may have. Class sizes are small, giving students the opportunity to create strong relationships with their professors. On campus housing gives students the opportunity to immerse oneself within the Gael community and make life-long friendships. Saint Mary's is a place where excelling academically and socially is a piece of cake.
its really nice!
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Saint Mary’s College of California is 80%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.
The entire college "shopping" process can be very stressful and alot of times choosing to attend a junior college seems easier. When faced with the thought that college is the main force that molds and shapes you into the person you will be in the future, High School seniors become intimidated and often times imagine that finding this "dream school" is simply impossible. How can one school not only fit your personality now but also fit the qualifications for the person you want to become in the future. Honestly, this question is easier to answer then expected. Pick whatever school feels right to you. Make as many college visits as possible and once you find the school you are supposed to be at for the next four years it's going to hit you like a ton of bricks. Somehow, the qualifiactions you had such as: teacher to student ratio, location, weather, tuition, on-campus dorming, tutoring services, intramural sports, job availability, possible scholarships (which are all important aspects to consider) all come together to form the school you feel most comfortable at. Oftentimes the best decisions in life that make you the happiest are the ones that felt right.
The best thing about Saint Mary's is the unique set of traditions which make up the school. Saint Mary's is guided by the Catholic, Liberal Arts, and Lasallian traditions which really give it a warm, community feeling. Saint Mary's is a really close-knit school where in my brief time here, I have already developed many new friendships and found ways to become involved on campus.
Saint Mary's College of California is a small, quiet Catholic school with a focus on developing students to serve others, and creating a strong community on campus.
I wish I knew that I was not going to be given as much financial aid as I need, because it is rediculous how in debt I am going to be after four years if I do not start to find more help.
An eager student with an open mind. St. Mary's College of California allows you to have an incredible experience with the best academic and career advice and learning.
A person who attends this school should be ready to participate in their classes and ready to be recognized. You can't be anonymous here, but that's not a problem since pretty much everyone here is friendly (both the students and the professors). Other than that, I have no suggestions because all sorts of people come here.
This school's calendar in't quarter or semester based. Instead it has a two semester like terms and then a Jan term where students take one class, 2(+) hours a day, 4 days a week, for the month of January. This is a chance for students to take a class outside of their major. The classes offered during jan term are unique and may have theme. An example of a jan term class is "Art in the Bay Area", where students go to different museums and art galleries in the city and write reflections on what they've seen.
The worst thing about my school is since it is so small, the college experience is lost. There is not a football team and there is not much school spirit.
I would say that my school is known for three major things which help to show how diverse St. Mary's truly is. The first thing is a liberal arts education which helps each studentsto develope their own thoughts and views on the world around them. The second aspect would be the percentage of students which find jobs or are accepted to grad schools directly following college. The last thing would have to be that St. Mary's believes greatly in giving back to the community. Our goal is to make the world a better place to live in.
eager to learn, friendly, outgoing, love campus basketball team
To me, the greatest things about St. Mary's are my academic program (called Integral) and the location. My program is challenging, eye opening, and really gives me control over my education, not just in terms of organizing class schedules, but in terms of determining the focus of my classes. Student run discussion makes a world of difference in the level of interaction in an education. Location? 20 minutes from Berkeley, 40 minutes from San Francisco, and tucked into the hills of Northern California, where the 420 acre, largely undeveloped, spanish mission style campus is picturesque every day.
The food could be better. A new kitchen is in the midst of being built; hopefully, with it will come new and improved meals.
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All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
96% of students attending Saint Mary’s College of California receive some sort of financial aid. 23% were awarded federal grants. While 61% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
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