Saint Mary’s College of California is a private, Catholic, liberal arts university located in Moraga, California. Founded in 1863 by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, it operates independently of state funding, relying on tuition, donations, and endowments.
The college emphasizes personalized education with a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. While it maintains a religious affiliation, it welcomes students of all backgrounds. Its private status allows flexibility in curriculum design and admissions criteria, distinguishing it from public institutions governed by state policies.
