Saint Mary's College of California
Saint Mary's College of California is one of the one hundred thirty-eight private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in California. The campus is located in a suburb, in Moraga.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 3,913 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 646 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 556 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 86%). Every year 76% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.St. Marys College of California's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $45,536, and fees were $150. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $45,536 and $150 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students3,913 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio11:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate86% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 0 |
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329 miles away |
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Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Senior College and University Commission 02/28/1949 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/21/2001 - Current |
Admission
82%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1060 to 1240 |
| ACT | 22 to 27 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $55 |
| Graduates | $55 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $1,630/credit | |
| In State Students | $1,630/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,630/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $1,285/credit | |
| In State Students | $1,285/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,285/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $73,350 | $73,350 | $73,350 |
| ADN | 70 | $114,100 | $114,100 | $114,100 |
| BSN | 125 | $203,750 | $203,750 | $203,750 |
| FNP | 50 | $64,250 | $64,250 | $64,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 98% of Saint Mary's College of California's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 24% | $4,418 |
| Other Federal Grant | 19% | $717 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 24% | $8,651 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 96% | $26,300 |
| Federal Student Loans | 57% | $5,891 |
| Private Loans | 17% | $16,621 |
$33,414
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$25,356 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$23,196 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$27,396 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$33,686 |
| Over $110,000$40,163 |
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Student Population
2,777
Undergrads
1,136
Graduates
2,412
Women
1,501
Men
82%
Full-time
18%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
45% |
|
Hispanic |
25% |
|
Asian |
10% |
|
Black/African American |
5% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
5% |
|
Two or more races |
5% |
|
Non-resident alien |
3% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
1% |
Relevant scholarships
- California State PTA Continuing Education Scholarship for School Nurses
- FNSNA Promise of Nursing Scholarships
- Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarships
- Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Scholarship Program
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and California state board of nursing.
