Bay Area Strolling: Saint Mary's Women's College Hidden in the Deep Mountains
📍 Location: Moraga, California, I came across a hidden gem nestled deep in the mountains - Saint Mary's Women's College! My friends described it as a top-tier Catholic liberal arts college, with an overwhelming majority of female students (70%+)!
📚 Academics:
- The college consists of four academic colleges - the College of Liberal Arts, College of Science, School of Economics and Business Administration, and the Kalmanovitz School of Education.
- With over 30 undergraduate majors and 10 graduate programs, Saint Mary's offers a wide range of academic opportunities.
- Full-time students make up 91% of the student population, with international students accounting for 2%.
- The college boasts a faculty of over 200 full-time professors, 95% of whom hold doctoral degrees.
- The average class size is 19 students, ensuring a direct and meaningful learning experience with a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1.
💼 Popular Programs:
- The School of Economics and Business Administration is renowned and often mentioned in the same breath as Stanford and Berkeley, making it one of California's top business schools.
- Saint Mary's College of California obtained international AACSB accreditation in 1997 and has maintained it ever since. This prestigious accreditation represents the highest achievement for business schools and serves as a significant benchmark for world-class business education.
⛪️ Campus Beauty:
- Apart from the exceptional academics, what attracted me the most was the beautiful campus. Picture-perfect white stone buildings, serene walkways, surrounded by lush greenery, and a charming chapel - it's like a dream! Everyone is welcome to explore the grounds, take a stroll, and capture some Instagram-worthy shots. Even if you or your child may not attend, it's worth a visit!
🚩 Saint Mary's College of California:
1928 St Marys Rd, Moraga, CA 94575
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