Application Requirements
Certification of Finances Form
Next Steps for Admitted Students
Application Requirements
Here are the pieces you'll need to submit for your application to be considered by the committee:
- Common Application, Saint Mary's First Year Application, or the Transfer Application
- Secondary school transcript(s) in English (please note if your transcripts are not in English, you will need to get them translated)
- English proficiency test scores(TOEFL, SAT, ACT, IELTS, Duolingo are accepted)- our code for the SAT is 1702 and our code for the ACT is 1244
- Secondary school report on the Common App with counselor or teacher recommendation
- Personal Essay (optional)
- Certification of Finances
Once all required application items are submitted, your application can be reviewed by the admission committee. The committee's application decision will be based on:
- Your academic performance in the classroom
- The rigor of your secondary school curriculum
- Official scores from standardized tests
- Demonstrated English writing ability
- Your fit for Saint Mary’s College
These ranges represent the middle 50% of admitted students and our desired test scores:
- Secondary school grade point average: 3.7-4.2 (on U.S. 4-point scale)
- TOEFL: 80+ OR
- IELTS: 6.5+
- Duolingo: 105
- ACT: 25-31
- SAT: 1050-1270
Please note that these numbers are not minimums or maximums and do not guarantee admission; they are simply guidelines.
English Proficiency Waiver
International applications may be waived of the English proficiency requirement if they have studied in a U.S. institution for the duration of secondary school; they live in a foreign country in which the primary language is English; or the medium of instruction in their international institution is English. If you believe you meet the waiver requirements, please email our Assistant Director and International Admission Counselor, Desiree Perez at dperez@saintmarys.edu.
Certification of Finances Form
Students must complete a Certification of Finance form along with supporting financial documents in order to officially enroll at Saint Mary’s. This allows the College to verify the source of funding for your educational expenses, which is required by the United States federal government before we can issue an I-20 or DS-2019 to you. You will need one of these two forms to apply for a student visa. You can find more detailed information and the Certification of Finance form here. Once you have completed your form, please email it to dperez@saintmarys.edu.
You must provide an original financial document from a personal account, sponsor, loan, or scholarship showing the amount you have to pay for your education. These documents must also be provided to the US Embassy abroad during your visa interview.
Note, that Saint Mary's does not meet full need of international students and our cost of attendance for 2025-2026 is approximately $75,494.30 with an increase of 3%-5% each year. This number includes tuition and fees, housing and food, orientation fees, as well as estimated costs on supplies, transportation, personal expenses, and insurance.
Next Steps for Admitted Students
Once you are admitted and receive an email verifying your source of funding, from our International Admission Counselor, Desiree Perez, a $400 USD deposit is required to reserve your place in the incoming class. After May 1, the deposit is non-refundable.
After we receive your $400 USD enrollment deposit, we will send you a packet that includes copies of your letter of admission, scholarship and financial aid information, and the I-20 or DS-2019 form that you will need to obtain your F-1 student visa.
Questions?
Desiree Perez, Assistant Director and International Admission Counselor, looks forward to answering your questions and guiding you through the application process. Contact Desiree at dperez@saintmarys.edu.