A private, Roman Catholic university, Saint Mary's College of California is situated in Moraga, California. In addition to over 2,777 undergraduate students, SMCC also boasts of over 1136 students in its postgraduate courses, taking the total enrollment to over 3,913. To teach various courses to the students, the school has employed a total of 355 faculty. Around 57% of the students are females and 43% are males. Notably, Saint Mary's College of California is also home to an ethnically diverse student population. At SMCC around 42% are white, 28% belong to Hispanic ethnicity, and 11% are Asian. Moreover, around 92% of the students are 24 and under. The college has produced several achievers in its many years of existence and some of the notable alumni are Robert Hass (Poet, Professor), Guy S. Houston (Politician, Real Estate Broker), John Hege (Police officer), and Tom Meschery (Basketball player). The university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. It also encourages its students to participate in athletics, as it helps in building character. SMCC offers a total of 226 undergraduate and graduate programs, including both residential and online. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), MACTE (Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education), and WASC (Western Assn. of Schools and Colleges).
