A COLLEGE THAT CHANGES LIVES

Saint Mary’s College

of California
 LOCATION
Moraga, CA

UNDERGRAD
POPULATION
2,100

ACADEMICS
Liberal Arts

RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION
Catholic Lasallian

ATHLETICS
NCAA Division I,
Club Sports, and
Intramural Sports
Top 5 Regional Universities in the West
—U.S. News & World Report, 2021
 OUR LASALLIAN PRINCIPLES

Education Rooted
in Mission and
Values
Respect for All Persons
Faith in the Presence of God
Concern for the Poor and Social
Justice
Quality Education
Inclusive Community
Students as Diverse as They Are Inquisitive
57% 31% 54%
IDENTIFY AS ARE THE FIRST IN THEIR IDENTIFY AS
MULTICULTURAL OR BIPOC FAMILY TO ATTEND NON-CATHOLIC
(BLACK, INDIGENOUS, COLLEGE
PEOPLE OF COLOR)

*Numbers reflect the Undergraduate population

 ACADEMICS

A Liberal Arts
Education
Study the sciences—such as biology,
chemistry, and physics—and social
sciences—including economics, politics,
and psychology.
Develop strong critical thinking, problem
solving, and communication skills
across multiple academic disciplines.

There is a strong focus on student

participation within all academic
settings. We encourage a high level of
student-teacher interaction, mentorship,
and collaboration.

FOR RETURN ON
TOP 11% INVESTMENT IN U.S.
—PayScale, 2021
AVERAGE STUDENT
CLASS PROFESSOR
SIZE RATIO

19 10:1
 COLLEGIATE SEMINAR

Find Your
Voice
Collegiate Seminar is the heart
of the Saint Mary’s core
curriculum and provides
students with a solid
foundation in the liberal arts.
The program comprises four
discussion-based courses that
examine the Great Books of
literature, philosophy, history
and political theory, art, and
science. 
Courses discuss great thinkers TOPTOP
BESTINBACHELOR
THE U.S. FOR
OFHIGHEST
EARNING POTENTIAL
LIBERAL ARTS DEGREES
from Socrates and Aristotle to
Shakespeare and Martin
Luther King Jr.
15 8 —PayScale, 2020
—GradReports, 2019

%
 JAN TERM
Ireland's Terrible Beauty

January
Term
The Science of Every January,
Cooking students take one
course - either on
campus, in the
community, or abroad.
Explore a single topic
outside your major at
great depth.
A LEADING INSTITUTION
FOR STUDY ABROAD IN
THE US
Media, Representation, &
Capoeira —IIE Open Doors Report,
2019
Accounting Engineering 3+2 Kinesiology
• Exercise Science
Anthropology Earth Science • Health Promotion
• Archaeology • Sport and Recreation Management
Economics
Art & Art History • International and Development Mathematics
• Art Practice • Sustainability Studies • Applied Mathematics
• Art Theory and Criticism
• Computer Science
• History of Art English • Secondary Teaching Track
• Creative Writing • Pure Mathematics
Biochemistry • Dramatic and Film Arts

40+
Biology • Literary Theory and History Performing Arts
• Teaching • Dance: Choreography and
Business Administration Performance, Dance Studies
• Business Analytics Environmental Sciences • Music
• Digital Media Environmental Studies • Theatre: Design and Technical Theatre, ACADEMIC
Performance and Theatre Studies
• Entrepreneurship MAJORS,
• Finance Ethnic Studies
• Global Business
Philosophy MINORS
• Intercultural-Interfaith Leadership Global and Regional Studies Physics AND
• Marketing • East Asia
• Europe Politics SPECIALITY
Chemistry • Global Studies
Psychology
PROGRAMS
• Environmental • Latin America
• Behavioral Neuroscience
Classical Languages Health Science • Child/Adolescent Development
• Classics • Clinical/Counseling
• Greek History • Social Psychology
• Latin Integral Program of Liberal Arts Sociology
Communication Justice, Community, and Leadership Theology and Religious Studies
Computer Science • Education Specialist Teacher Education
• Multiple Subject Women’s and Gender Studies
Data Science • Teacher Education
• Single Subject 4+1
World Languages and Cultures
 PERSONALIZED SUPPORT

A path all
your own, but
never alone!
First-Year and Transfer Cohorts
Faculty Advisor
Success Coach
High Potential Program*
Guidance Within Major
Exploring Internship Opportunities
Preparation for Post Grad
ONE OF THE BEST
*The High Potential Program/TRIO COLLEGES IN THE U.S.
Student Support Services is available to —The Princeton Review, 2020
first-generation and/or low-income
students.
 STUDENT LIFE

Community
at Our Core
▪ Guaranteed
on-campus housing for
two years.
▪ More than 50
student-run clubs and
organizations.
▪ 100+ student jobs
available.
▪ More than 70,000
hours of community
service annually.
100%*
OF FIRST-YEAR
STUDENTS
LIVE
ON-CAMPUS
 Men’s: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf,
Soccer, Tennis, Track & Field

Women’s: Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Cross Country,

Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball

ATHLETICS

C 16 Division I NCAA
Athletic teams
West Coast Conference
 ATHLETICS

23 Club & Intramural

Sports
 TUITION & EXPENSES

An Exceptional
Education worth
the Investment
SCHOOL YEAR 2022-2023
Tuition: $53,372
Room & Board: $16,404
Student activity fee: $200

Direct Cost of Attendance:

$69,976

Average Financial Aid Package:

$38,000
 SCHOLARSHIPS

Merit-based Scholarships
First-Year Student Transfer Student Lasallian Leadership
Merit-Based Merit-Based Scholarships Scholarships
Scholarships
Up to $18,000 $13,000
Up to $29,000
✓ Based on cumulative college ✓ Awarded for admitted
✓ Based on academic GPA & GPA
students graduating from
holistic review process ✓ Awarded at time of admission Lasallian / De La Salle
✓ Awarded at time of ✓ Community College Christian Brothers high
admission Partnership Scholarships schools
✓ Renewable for all four ✓ Phi Theta Kappa and Alpha ✓ Renewable for all four
years Gamma Sigma Scholarships years
✓ Veteran's Benefits
✓ We proudly participate in the
GI Bill®, Yellow Ribbon
Programs and Vocational
Rehabilitation and
MORE
THAN 90% OF STUDENTS RECEIVE Employment programs
FINANCIAL AID Learn More: stmarys-ca.edu/scholarships
 SCHOLARSHIPS

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE

Major Specific Scholarships JANUARY 15

Departmental Scholarships
Robert W. Summers
$13,000 - Full Tuition Scholarship in
Communication and
coverage* Journalism
‣ Incoming first-year students $6,000
‣ Applications due by January 15
‣ First-year student, transferring, or
‣ Requires an additional application continuing junior
Accounting and Mathematics  ‣ $6,000/year merit-based award
Business Administration Performing Arts**
Art Practice and Art Physics *Communication or
Chemistry Politics demonstrable commitment
English Theology and Religious Studies
Environmental Science  to journalism
History  *Full tuition coverage includes merit and
departmental scholarships, institutional,
Integral Program state and federal aid.
**Audition is required
Learn More: stmarys-ca.edu/scholarships
 SCHOLARSHIPS
Additional Scholarships
SMC Alumni Legacy
Scholarship
$2,000
‣ Undergraduate students
who are the children or
grandchildren of Saint
Mary’s alumni.
‣ No separate application
required. Students should
indicate their status on their
admissions application.
Learn More: stmarys-ca.edu/scholarships
The Macken Collegiate
Forensics Scholarships
Up to $13,000
‣ Awarded annually to incoming
first-year, transfers, and
currently enrolled Saint Mary's
students.
‣ Students are selected to
receive scholarships based on
their level of commitment to
the Macken Speech and
Debate Team, their competitive
potential and contributions,
and their academic standing.
 ADMISSIONS

First-Year Application
SPRING 2023
1. Apply for FREE DEADLINE
● Submit the Common Application
○ Fee Waiver Code: ApplySMC December 1
● Letter of Recommendation from an academic
Teacher or Counselor (optional)
● Test Optional
1. FALL 2023
2. Submit Your Transcript(s) DEADLINES
● Official or Unofficial High School Transcript
● If applicable, any Community College Transcript(s) Early Action:
1.

2. November 1
3. Check Your Applicant Status Page
● Check on your application and admission decision Regular
at any time.
EARLYThisACTION:
is where you 15th
will get real-time
November Decision:
updates, as well as, submit your enrollment deposit.
January 15
 ADMISSIONS

Transfer Application
1. Apply for FREE SPRING 2023
● Submit the Common Application DEADLINE
■ Fee Waiver Code: ApplySMC
● Letter of Recommendation from an academic December 1
Teacher or Counselor (optional)
1.
2. Submit Your Transcript(s)
● Official or Unofficial College Transcript(s) FALL 2023
● Official or Unofficial Final High School Transcript DEADLINES
○ Needed if you are applying with less than 23
academic semester units (or 34 quarter units) Priority
1.

2.
Deadline:
3. Check Your Applicant Status Page March 1
● Check on your application and admission decision
at any time. This is where you will get real-time Regular
updates, as well as, submit your enrollment deposit. Decision:
June 1
 SMC Student Resources & Services

FINANCIAL AID OFFICE

(925) 631 - 4370
FINAID@STMARYS-CA.EDU
BUSINESS OFFICE
(925) 631 - 4209
BUSINESS@STMARYS-CA.EDU
CAMPUS HOUSING OFFICE
(925) 631 - 4241
HOUSING@STMARYS-CA.EDU
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT & ACADEMIC
SUCCESS OFFICE
(925) 631 - 4349
SEAS@STMARYS-CA.EDU
CAREER & PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
(925) 631 - 4600
CAREERS@STMARYS-CA.EDU

STUDENT DISABILITY SERVICES OFFICE

(925) 631 - 4358
HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER SDS@STMARYS-CA.EDU
(925) 631 - 4254
HEALTHCENTER@STMARYS-CA.EDU

Thank you! Any Questions?

Our Team
SHERIE MEMPHIS LATCHISON III
GILMORE-CLEVELAND Assistant Director of SARAH
Dean of Admissions Admissions, Transfer SHAUGHNESSY, ‘22
sbg2@stmarys-ca.edu Recruitment Admissions Counselor
ml42@stmarys-ca.edu sms33@stmarys-ca.edu

CRAIG MEANS, MA ‘02

Associate Dean of Transfer
Admissions
cmeans@stmarys-ca.edu
JENNIFER ZUNIGA BRANDON
Assistant Director of DELA CRUZ, ‘22
Admissions Admissions Counselor
jz12@stmarys-ca.edu
Valedictorian’22
bmd10@stmarys-ca.edu

JENNA
SCIARRINO POL, MA ‘19
Associate Director of
Admissions
jcs22@stmarys-ca.edu
MAGALY ARIAS-LOBATOS, ‘18
Senior Admissions Counselor
ma19@stmarys-ca.edu
OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS
(925) 631 - 4224
SMCADMIT@STMARYS-CA.EDU