Welcome, International Students
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is an academic community that cares for you and wants to see you succeed. Here you can pursue a wide range of academic programs and opportunities to achieve your education goals.
At Saint Mary’s, you will focus on a particular major as preparation for future careers, but also study subjects outside your major area — with the goal of becoming a well-rounded, critical thinking citizen of our globally interconnected world.
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Application Form
Complete and submit a Saint Mary’s online application at smumn.edu/applyinternational. - Official Transcripts
Provide original or certified true copies of all high school and any university transcripts, as well as any national standardized test results. If the transcripts are not issued in English, transcripts in the original language and English translations must both be submitted. - English Proficiency Test Score Reports
Provide official TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, MELAB, PTE Academic, ITEP, EIKEN, or Duolingo score reports. The TOEFL and SAT require the Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota school code of 6632. The IELTS does not require a code. Learn more at smumn.edu/englishtest. - Essay
Submit a 650-word essay addressing why you want to attend Saint Mary's University and why your chosen major appeals to you.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
| First-time first-year OR transfer from international colleges/universities | Fall: July 1 | Spring: November 1 |
| Transfer from U.S. colleges/universities | Fall: July 20 | Spring: November 15 |
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS
| TOEFL | iBT | 72 |
| TOEFL | PBT | 533 |
| IELTS | 6.0 | |
| SAT | Critical Reading + Math Test | 900 (450 or higher on Critical Reading) |
| MELAB | 74% | |
| PTE Academic | 51 | |
| ITEP | 4.0 | |
| EIKEN | Pre-1 | |
| Duolingo | 100 |
Additionally, students that have completed 30 undergraduate or 12 graduate credits from an accredited U.S. institution or the equivalent of these credits from an institution in a waiver country listed below will be exempt from English Language Proficiency test. See the complete list of approved waiver countries.
ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE FALL 2021-SPRING 2022
| Undergraduate Program (Annual) Tuition |
$38,780 |
| Room and Board and Laundry Fee* | $10,000 |
| Technology and Activities Fees | $550 |
| Orientation Fee** (Includes one-way airport pick-up) | $60 |
| Total | $49,390 |
| Additional Expenses That May Apply—All Programs (Estimates) | |
| Medical Insurance | $500–$1,000 per year (approximately) |
| Books | $1,300 per year (approximately) |
*Additional fees may apply for certain residence halls
**Will be charged one time only in first semester of registration
SCHOLARSHIPS
Discover academic scholarships exclusively for international students:
Type: New Student
Total Annual Scholarship: $28,000
Requirements: High school GPA 3.60–4.00, live on campus
Renewable: Yes, GPA 3.0
Type: New Student
Total Annual Scholarship: $25,000
Requirements: High school GPA 3.00–3.59, live on campus
Renewable: Yes, GPA 2.0
Type: New Student
Total Annual Scholarship: $22,000
Requirements: High school GPA 2.00–2.99, live on campus
Renewable: Yes, GPA 2.0
Type: Catholic School
Total Annual Scholarship: $1,000
Requirements: Graduate from a Catholic high school
Renewable: Yes
Type: Alumni Legacy
Total Annual Scholarship: $1,000
Requirements: Family member has graduated from Saint Mary’s or College of Saint Teresa
Renewable: Yes
Type: Art
Total Annual Scholarship: $2,000 to $4,000
Requirements: Must major in Art, portfolio review required
Renewable: Yes
Type: Music
Total Annual Scholarship: $2,000 to $4,000
Requirements: Audition required
Renewable: Yes
Type: Theatre
Total Annual Scholarship: $2,000 to $4,000
Requirements: Must major in Theatre, audition required
Renewable: Yes
Type: Dance
Total Annual Scholarship: $1,000
Requirements: Audition required
Renewable: Yes
Type: GAC
Total Annual Scholarship: $2,000
Requirements: Completion of at least one year of the Global Assessment Certificate Program.
Renewable: Yes, GPA 3.0
Transfer students will be considered for each of the scholarship categories above. Scholarship determination for transfer students with 12 or fewer credits will be made using high school GPA; for those with more than 12 credits, university GPA will be utilized.
WHEN YOU ARE ADMITTED
You will need to provide the following:
I-20 Application Form
Complete and submit the online form at smumn.edu/i20
Passport
Copy of your passport identification page
Financial Verification Documents
Original bank statement, investment letter, or government support document showing proof that your financial sponsor has sufficient funds to cover your costs at Saint Mary’s for at least one academic year.