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Ranked at #8 in College Factual's most recent rankings, SMC is in the top 1% of the country for liberal arts / sciences & humanities students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Saint Mary's College of California handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from SMC. This makes it the #22 most popular school for liberal arts / sciences & humanities master’s degree candidates in the country.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SMC paid an average of $1,987 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,634 | $55,634 |
| Fees | $500 | $500 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,900 | $16,900 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,978 | $3,978 |
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Of the 64 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from SMC in 2022, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Mary's College of California with a bachelor's in liberal arts / sciences & humanities.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
SMC does not offer an online option for its liberal arts / sciences & humanities bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SMC Online Learning page.
The liberal arts / sciences & humanities program at SMC awarded 15 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 27% of these degrees went to men with the other 73% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Mary's College of California with a master's in liberal arts / sciences & humanities.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts / sciences & humanities majors at Saint Mary’s College of California.
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 79 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 51 |
| English Language & Literature | 50 |
| Communication & Journalism | 36 |
| History | 11 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 10 |
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