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Saint Mary's College of CA

Saint Mary’s College of California is a small, private Catholic liberal arts college in Moraga, in the Bay Area, known for its tight‑knit community, scenic hilltop campus, and strong emphasis on personalized learning. Students often rave about the small class sizes, engaged professors, the 60+ clubs, the inclusive student‑life vibe, and the easy access to San Francisco and outdoor recreation.

State

California

Student Population

3,700

Acceptance Rate

88–89%

GPA Range

3.3–3.7

SAT Range

1100–1250

Common Majors

business, psychology, biology, kinesiology/exercise science, communication

“Walking across a hilltop campus with views of the Bay, how easy it is to form close‑knit study groups and advising relationships, that late‑night assignments can pile up fast and the rural‑adjacent location can feel cut‑off from the city, and that the social scene has a laid‑back, small‑college rhythm, yet the balance of challenge and support still makes it feel like a place built to help you grow.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$56,768

Conference

West Coast Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

73.1

Avg Women's Scores

75.25

Men's Team Notes

Gaels men posted steady mid-73 team averages over 12 events, securing top-8 finishes at WCC Championships with strong par-5 scoring led by upperclassmen consistency. Individual top-20s highlighted depth; solid home performances at Meadowood and regional contention built postseason momentum amid rolling California hillsides.

Women's Team Notes

Gael women maintained high-75 averages across 11 invitationals, highlighted by top-10 finishes with precise par-4 execution and birdie opportunities from sophomore standouts. Veteran anchors provided balance; impressive conference previews and home results advanced regional positioning on challenging Moraga layouts and coastal winds.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Scott Hardy

Women's Coach

Kristin Holt

Men's Email

shardy@stmarys‑ca.edu

Women's Email

kholt@saintmarys.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Scott Hardy is the head coach of Saint Mary’s College of California men’s golf team, leading the Gaels in the West Coast Conference. An alumnus of the program and a multiple‑time WCC Coach of the Year, he guided the team to its first WCC title and several NCAA‑Regionals appearances. Hardy emphasizes a strong, technically‑sound practice culture, competitive tournament schedules, and player‑development that keeps the Gaels among the top mid‑major programs on the West Coast.

Women's Coach Bio

Kristin Holt is Saint Mary’s College of California women’s head golf coach, overseeing the program’s day‑to‑day operations and competitive direction. With a background encompassing collegiate and grassroots‑golf experience, she focuses on technical‑skill refinement, short‑game development, and team‑culture building. Under Holt the women’s team aims to strengthen its West Coast Conference presence while producing disciplined, resilient players capable of contending at the conference‑championship level.

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