St. Mary’s College of California
Saint Mary’s College of California (SMC) is a private Catholic liberal arts college located in Moraga, California, United States. Founded in 1863 by the De La Salle Brothers, the college has a long-standing tradition of academic excellence rooted in the Lasallian educational philosophy, which emphasizes community, social justice, and student-centered learning.
The college offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in fields such as business, science, liberal arts, and education. With a relatively small student population (around 2,700 students), SMC provides a low student-to-faculty ratio (about 10:1), allowing for personalized attention and interactive learning.
📊 Ranking Details
Saint Mary’s College is recognized across multiple ranking platforms for its academic quality and student outcomes:
- Ranked #273 out of 1,671 colleges in the U.S. (2026)
- #31 in California and #41 in the Far West region
- #36 among Roman Catholic institutions in the U.S.
- Ranked #595 in the U.S. and #2365 globally (EduRank 2025)
Subject and category rankings (Niche 2026):
- #125 in Best College Athletics in America
- #411 in Best Colleges for Business in America
- Among top colleges for diversity, communications, and student-athlete experience
Additionally, the college is consistently featured in rankings by U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, and Money Magazine, especially for value, sustainability, and student outcomes.
