Saint Mary’s is Known for Transforming Lives.
But don’t take our word for it. Saint Mary’s consistently rates high in awards of distinction from U.S. 新闻 and 世界报道, The Princeton Review, 财富杂志，以及其他.
U.S. 新闻 & 世界报道
Among Peers in the West: Student-to-Faculty Ratio, 2023
U.S. 新闻 & 世界报道
Western Regional Universities: Best Colleges, 2023
Payscale.com
在美国.S. for Earning Potential, 2021–22
《十大正规网赌平台》
Among Master’s Universities in the U.S., 2023
U.S. 新闻 & 世界报道
Best Value 学校, 2023
CTCL.org
2022
The Princeton Review
Guide to 353 Green Colleges, 2023
财富杂志
2023
LaSallian Tradition and Heritage
“Top Lasallian master’s university in the country” —《十大正规网赌平台》, 2023
As a Lasallian institution, Saint Mary’s is devoted to high-quality, 变革, 公平的, and inclusive education.
Saint Mary’s is a leader in a global Lasallian network—of 65 universities through the International Association of La Salle Universities (IALU) and over 1,000 educational centers for students of all ages— that spans 80 countries. Our students and faculty often engage in worldwide collaborations and experiences.
Since the College was founded in 1863, Saint Mary’s has been touching hearts, 鼓舞人心的思想, and transforming lives. 在一起, we carry on a 340 year tradition of dialogue-driven, student-centered teaching and scholarship, 学习, 和发展.
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Hispanic Serving Institution
自2015年以来, Saint Mary's has earned the distinction of being a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), with more than 25% of SMC students of Latinx or Hispanic descent.
Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution
As a designated Asian American Native American Pacific Islander–Serving Institution (AANAPISI), Saint Mary’s is helping to empower generations of underserved students.
Colleges That Change Lives Institution
Saint Mary's College of California is the only Catholic college and the only California college in the history of the prestigious college guide.
学术资助 & 资金
The teaching scholars at Saint Mary’s engage in research, developing curriculum, and teaching innovations that are a hallmark of a Saint Mary’s education. 不仅如此, Saint Mary’s educators shape work that is helping transform educational opportunities more broadly. Their work draws recognition and support from leading educational funders—from the National Science Foundation and the National Endowment for the Humanities to the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing. Scholars from every school at SMC have been awarded Fulbright fellowships in recent years, building global connections and earning Saint Mary’s recognition from the US State Department as a Top Producing Fulbright Institution and a Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution Leader.
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded Saint Mary’s a 5-year, $1.2 million Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Track 1 grant 从2023年到2028年. Under the leadership of Mary Raygoza (Teacher Education), Vidya Chandrasekaran (Biology), and Aaron Lee (Physics & 天文学), the collaborative effort between the Kalmanovitz School of Education and the 理学院 strives to prepare socially and culturally responsive K–12 STEM teachers.
Anastasia Chavez (Mathematics & 计算机科学) received a two-year NSF PRIMES (Partnerships for Research Innovation in the Mathematical Sciences) grant through a program meant to support faculty at minority-serving institutions in research conducted with NSF-funded mathematics institutes. The grant is supporting Dr. Chavez for a year of academic leave to conduct research at UCLA’s Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics, then return to SMC for teaching and additional research.
Saint Mary’s is one of three California Catholic Universities to receive a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to lead a three-year initiative to support the creation and use of open educational resources (OER). OERs are teaching and 学习 materials across multiple disciplines that are free of cost and access barriers.
The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing awarded the Kalmanovitz School of Education a two-year grant for the “Saint Mary’s College Teachers for Tomorrow Expansion Project” from 2023-2025 under the leadership of Monica Fitzgerald. The award was made through the Integrated Teacher Preparation Program Implementation and Expansion Grant program.
Notable Saint Mary's College Alumni
Saint Mary’s has provided 变革 experiences for Gaels who have gone on to make significant contributions in their communities, 全国各地, and around the world—in fields ranging from science and technology, 艺术, and education to politics, Athletics, 业务, 及以后. Discover more about our prestigious alumni.
Division I Athletics
The Gaels boast 25 combined WCC championships. The men’s basketball program is California's winningest team since 2007, securing 3 of the last 6 WCC titles. In 2024, Gaels Men's 篮球 Student-Athletes secured numerous WCC Awards, including WCC Players of the Year, WCC Defensive Player of the Year, and WCC Tournament Most Outstanding Player. 另外, the College consistently ranks among the leaders in the WCC Commissioner’s Cup for excellence in all sports, securing second and third-place finishes in recent years.
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NCAA Tournament Appearances
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NCAA D1 Championship Sports
325
Student-Athletes in the WCC
俱乐部体育
Whether you are a student who enjoys the excitement of 学习 something new, or you are a top-tier athlete who strives to remain competitive while at Saint Mary's, the 俱乐部体育 program offers a great place to connect. From repeat national champion Men’s Rugby to Women’s Lacrosse and co-ed tennis, teamwork is a big part of the Gael community.
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积极的俱乐部运动
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Club Sport Athletes
16
Rugby USA National Team Players since 1971
3
USA Rugby Hall of Fame Inductees
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