Saint Mary’s College accepted 82% of the undergraduate and 48% of the graduate applications received for Fall 2018 semester. 461 students were admitted in various undergraduate and graduate programs.

With a student to faculty ratio of 10:1 and average class size of 18, Saint Mary’s College offers a more personalized teaching experience.

  • Over 1600 students are enrolled in college from 50 states and 10 countries.
  • TOEFL and IELTS are required for international applicants, as proof of english proficiency.
  • Applications are accepted after deadlines too, subject to space availability.

Highlights

Application Portal Common Application/GradCAS/NursingCAS/CSDCAS
Application Fee Undergraduate: None
Graduate: Varies with Program
Acceptance Rate 82% (Undergraduate)
48% (Graduate)
Average GPA 3.5 - 4
Average SAT 1060 - 1260
Average ACT 22 - 28
Total Expenses $60,290/year

Saint Mary’s College Admission Deadline

Admission deadline for undergraduate and graduate admission in Saint Mary’s College:

Program Deadline
Undergraduate
International Students June 1
Domestic Students Early Decision: November 15
Regular Decision: February 15
Transfer Students Fall: April 15
Spring: November 15
Graduate Varies with Program

Saint Mary’s College International Admission

Saint Mary’s College is currently in the process of being certified for admitting International students in graduate programs. International students can apply for undergraduate programs offered in over 30 majors.

International Students Admission Requirement

  1. Official High School transcripts translated in English
  2. Secondary School Report submitted with Common Application or Letter of Recommendation from guidance counselor/teacher
  3. A personal essay demonstrating english writing ability
  4. Submission of scores for demonstrating English Language Proficiency

English Proficiency Requirement for International Students

Minimum test score requirements for International applicants, not having English as native language, is tabulated below:

Test Minimum Score Required
TOEFL 80
IELTS 6.5

Visa Requirements for International Students

International students applying for F-1 or J-1 visa are required to submit the following documents for visa application:

  • Evidence of financial support for a year
    • Certificate of Finances form
    • Bank Statement or Sponsorship letter
  • Form I-20 or DS-2019
  • SEVIS fee receipt
  • Current passport

Saint Mary’s College Undergraduate Admission

Domestic Students having 3.2 or above GPA are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores for admission in Saint Mary’s College undergraduate programs. However, these scores are mandatory for International, home-schooled and transfer students.

Where to Apply: Common Application

Application Fee: None

Academic Requirement:

  1. High School transcripts indicating GPA on 4 points scale
  2. SAT/ACT scores
  3. Secondary School Report submitted by guidance counselor
  4. At least one recommendation letter from guidance counselor/teacher
  5. Personal Essay

Students with the following academic units at high school are preferred for admission in Saint Mary’s College:

  • English - 4 years
  • Mathematics - 3 years
  • Laboratory science - 2 year
  • Foreign language - 2 years
  • Social studies - 2 years
  • Additional units in any of the above areas - 3 years

Transfer students are required to submit the following additional documents for undergraduate admission:

  1. College Report or Academic Evaluator recommendation
  2. Transcripts of college previously attended
  3. Description of courses studied in college
  4. Midterms report

Saint Mary’s College Graduate Admission

Saint Mary’s College offers four graduate degrees: Doctor of Nursing, Master of Autism Studies, Master of Science in Data Science and Master of Science in Speech Pathology Language. Master of Autism Studies is a newly introduced graduate program accepting applications for admission.

Academic Requirement:

  1. A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0
  2. Official transcripts of all the institutes previously attended
Requirements Doctor of Nursing Master of Autism Studies Master of Science in Data Science Master of Science in Speech Pathology Language
GRE/GMAT Not Required GRE (Optional) Not Required GRE
Personal Statement Required Upto 600 words Required Not Required
Letter of Recommendation Three Two-Three One (Required) Three (Recommended) Not Required
Resume Required Not Required Required Not Required
Interview Required Video Interview or Writing Sample Video Interview (Optional) Not Required
Additional Requirement RN Licence Experience in Autism (Optional) Experience or Education in Data Science related field Not Required
Application Portal NursingCAS GradCAS GradCAS CSDCAS
Application Fee $70 (First Program) $40 (Additional Program) $24 $24 $128 (First Program)
$51 (Additional Program)
Application Deadline Fall: June 15 January 15 June 15 Application: January 15
Supporting Documents: February 1

Students should check for undergraduate course requirement for admission in each graduate program. College also accepts certified copies of official transcripts for admission.

Students can expect arrival of acceptance decision within two to four weeks of applying. Students accepted for admission in college must purchase US health insurance costing approximately $1,170/year.