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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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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

  1. Application Form

    Complete and submit a Saint Mary’s online application at here.

  2. Official Transcripts

    Transcripts from countries other than the United States must be evaluated on a course-by-course basis by SpanTran, World Education Services, One Earth, Educational Perspectives, Education Credential Evaluators and be deemed equivalent to accredited U.S. university standards. Students are responsible for having their transcripts evaluated, as well as for the associated costs.

  3. 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 here.

  4. 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 (480 or higher on Critical Reading)
MELAB 74%
PTE Academic 51
ITEP 4.0
EIKEN Pre-1
Duolingo 110

 

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.

Costs and Scholarships

  • Tuition*: $42,500
    Room**: $6,000
    Board: $4,720
    Activity fee: $180
    Technology fee: $400
    Laundry fee: $80
    Orientation Fee: $60 (Includes one-way airport pick-up)

    Total: $53,940

    *Additional fees may apply for certain residence halls

    Additional Expenses That May Apply:

    Medical insurance: $500–1,000 per year (approximately)
    Books: $600-900 per year (approximately)
    Airfare and personal expenses—varies by student

  • Tuition*: $40,520
    Room**: $5,720
    Board: $4,500
    Activity fee: $170
    Technology fee: $380
    Laundry fee: $80
    Orientation Fee: $60 (Includes one-way airport pick-up)

    Total: $51,430

    *Additional fees may apply for certain residence halls

    Additional Expenses That May Apply:

    Medical insurance: $500–1,000 per year (approximately)
    Books: $600-900 per year (approximately)
    Airfare and personal expenses—varies by student

Scholarships

  • 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: 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:

  • 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.

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