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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 |
Online degrees for the SMC liberal arts / sciences & humanities bachelor’s degree program are not available 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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