International Undergraduate Students
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.
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Application Process
- Application Form
Complete and submit a Saint Mary’s online application here. - Official Transcripts
International students must submit a general evaluation of their transcripts from one of the following approved credential evaluation agencies: One Earth, SpanTran, World Education Services, , Educational Perspectives, Education Credential Evaluators. The evaluation must confirm that the academic records are equivalent to accredited U.S. high school and/or university standards. - English Proficiency Test Score Reports
Provide an official score report from one of the English language proficiency exams listed in the adjacent chart. Minimum score requirements for each test are also provided. The TOEFL and SAT require the Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota school code of 6632. The IELTS does not require a code.
Application Deadlines
| First-time first-year OR transfer from international colleges/universities | Fall: July 1 | Spring: Nov. 1 |
| Transfer from U.S. colleges/universities | Fall: July 20 | Spring: Nov. 15 |
English Language Proficiency Requirements
| TOEFL | iBT | 72 |
| TOEFL | PBT | 533 |
| IELTS | 6.0 | |
| SAT | Critical Reading + Math Test | 1000 (480 or higher on Critical Reading) |
| MELAB | 74% | |
| PTE Academic | 51 | |
| ITEP | 4.0 | |
| EIKEN | Pre-1 | |
| Duolingo | 105 | |
| Manchester Exam | 360 |
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.
Waiver Countries
The United States (including all territories), the United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia and Canada (except for the Quebec Province), Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Cook Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), Fiji, The Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guernsey, Guyana, Isle of Man, Jamaica, Jersey, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Federated States of Micronesia, Montserrat, Namibia, Nauru, Nigeria, Norfolk Island, Pitcairn Islands, Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha, Saint Lucia, St Kitts and Nevis, St Vincent and The Grenadines, Sint Maarten, Trinidad and Tobago, Tonga, Turks and Caicos Islands, Virgin Islands
General Information
Tuition*: $45,960
Room**: $6,490
Board (food): $5,100
Activity fee: $190
Technology fee: $430
Laundry fee: $80
Orientation fee: $60 (one-time fee that covers one-way airport pick-up)
Total: $58,310*Additional Expenses May Apply:
Medical insurance: $500-1,000 per year (estimated)
Books: $600-900 per year (estimated)
Airfare & Personal Expenses: varies by student
**Additional fees may apply for certain residence halls.
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 3.0Type: New Student
Total Annual Scholarship: $25,000
Requirements: High school GPA 3.00-3.59, live on campus
Renewable: Yes, GPA 2.0Type: New Student
Total Annual Scholarship: $22,000
Requirements: High school GPA 2.00-2.99, live on campus
Renewable: Yes, GPA 2.0Type: Catholic School
Total Annual Scholarship: $1,000
Requirements: Graduate from a Catholic high school
Renewable: YesType: Alumni Legacy
Total Annual Scholarship: $1,000
Requirements: Family member has graduated from Saint Mary’s or College of Saint Teresa
Renewable: YesType: GAC
Total Annual Scholarship: $2,000
Requirements: Completion of at least one year of the Global Assessment Certificate Program.
Renewable: Yes, GPA 3.0Transfer 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.
Fall Semester (2025):
New Student Arrivals: Aug. 25 and 26
International Student Orientation: Aug. 27
Start of Classes: Sept. 2
Breaks (no classes):
- Fall Break: Oct. 13 and 14
- Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 26 – 30
Last Day of Classes: Dec. 10
Final Exams: Dec. 12, 13, 15, 16
Spring Semester (2026):New Student Arrivals: Jan. 2
International Student Orientation: TBD
Start of Classes: Jan. 5
Breaks (no classes):
- MLK Jr. Day: Jan. 19
- Spring Break: Feb. 28 – March 8
Easter Break: April 2 – 6
Last Day of Classes: April 24
Final Exams: April 27 – 30
Fall Semester (2024):
New Student Arrivals: Aug. 26 and 27
International Student Orientation: Aug. 28
Start of Classes: Sept. 3
Breaks (no classes):
- Fall Break: Oct. 14 and 15
- Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 27 – Dec. 2
Last Day of Classes: Dec. 11
Final Exams: December 13, 14, 16, 17
Spring Semester (2025):
New Student Arrivals: Jan. 2 and 3
International Student Orientation: Jan. 2 and 3
Start of Classes: Jan. 6
Breaks (no classes):
- MLK Jr. Day: Jan. 20
- Spring Break: March 1 – 9
- Easter Break: April 17 – 21
Last Day of Classes: April 25
Final Exams: April 28, 29, 30 and May 1
When you are admitted
You will need to provide the following:
Complete and submit the online form at smumn.edu/i20
Copy of your passport identification page
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.