International applicants · 2026–27
College of Saint Mary: what international applicants need
Omaha, Nebraska
Requirements for the 2026–27 season, updated September 25, 2026.
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- International applicants pay $75 more than US applicants.
- The Common App fee waiver is accepted for US students only.
The questions international applicants ask
What are College of Saint Mary's application deadlines for 2026–27?
College of Saint Mary admits on a rolling basis for 2026–27: there's no single deadline, and it answers applications as they come in, so applying early is safer.
What is College of Saint Mary's acceptance rate?
44.7% for students who started in fall 2024: College of Saint Mary admitted 238 of its 533 first-year applicants.
- The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
- US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source
Does College of Saint Mary require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?
College of Saint Mary is test-flexible for 2026–27: it accepts other exams in place of the SAT or ACT, and its testing page lists which ones.
- This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
How much is College of Saint Mary's application fee for international students?
College of Saint Mary's application fee is $75 for international applicants, while US applicants pay nothing.
Does College of Saint Mary accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?
No. College of Saint Mary accepts the Common App fee waiver from US students only.
- If the fee is a real obstacle, write to the admissions office: some universities grant waivers on request.
Which English tests does College of Saint Mary accept?
College of Saint Mary doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.
- Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.
How many recommendation letters does College of Saint Mary require?
College of Saint Mary doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.
- Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
- Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.
Does College of Saint Mary require the Common App personal essay?
No. College of Saint Mary doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.
How many international students does College of Saint Mary have?
12 of College of Saint Mary's 552 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 2.2%.
- US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source
How much does College of Saint Mary cost for international students?
College of Saint Mary's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $24,510, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $9,084. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $39,042 before any financial aid.
- US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source
Every requirement, in one place
Deadlines
- Rolling admission: apply as early as you can.
- Application fee
- $75International applicantsUS applicants: $0
- Common App fee waiver
- US only
- SAT / ACT
- FlexibleThis is the policy for American applicants. It can differ for international students: check the testing page.
- English proficiency tests accepted
- Listed on the university's site
- Letters and school reports
- No recommendation letters required
- Also required
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