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About SMC
Saint Mary's College of California (SMC) — private non-profit christian college. It is located in Moraga, United States. SMC is working together with International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU), Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU). Sport affiliations and memberships: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
SMC is one of the most prestigious higher education institutions in the USA. Thousands of students dream of studying here.
At SMC, you can get a bachelor, master and doctorate degree in different fields of study.
At SMC, the academic calendar is arranged according to the 4-1-4 model. It includes two long semesters and a short one in between. However, tuition fees are calculated per year. Locals and foreigners study at SMC for the same price — from 21,494 USD per year. The university has several financial aid programs that help students cover part of the cost of education. Check the university website for up-to-date information on tuition fees and available scholarships.
Academic calendar
4-1-4
Financial Aid
Yes
Bachelor
30,492USD/year
Master
21,494USD/year
Doctorate
40,031USD/year
Additional costs
Accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses are all things to consider before applying to university.
To enter an undergraduate program at SMC, you should have good grades (GPA 2) and pass the entrance exams. Before applying to the university, you need to pass an exam for knowledge of the English language. The university accepts the results of IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score is 79. The IELTS score is not lower than 6.5.
GPA
2
IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
79
TOEFL PBT
533
Master's degree at SMC
The academic performance of a student in an undergraduate program plays an important role in the selection of candidates. In order to enroll at SMC for a master's program, you will have to confirm knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing the exam — IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 6.5. TOEFL — 79 or higher.
IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
79
TOEFL PBT
550
SMC campus
The suburban campus of SMC combines features of an urban and rural campus. It is located outside the big city, which allows you to focus on your studies. However, it is also not too far, opening up access to more types of recreation, both outdoors and in the city (theaters, museums, restaurants). The educational institution has its own library. Here, students do their homework or just have a good time reading an interesting book. SMC accepts students for international exchange programs. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in intercultural communication for both international and local students.
United States allows university graduates to stay in the country for one more year. Graduates can spend this time looking for a job in order to change their visa to a work one. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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