Saint Mary-of-the- Woods College: what international applicants need

What are Saint Mary-of-the- Woods College's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Saint Mary-of-the- Woods College 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 Saint Mary-of-the- Woods College's acceptance rate?

72.4% for students who started in fall 2024: Saint Mary-of-the- Woods College admitted 889 of its 1,228 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 Saint Mary-of-the- Woods College require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. Saint Mary-of-the- Woods College is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• 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 Saint Mary-of-the- Woods College's application fee for international students?

Saint Mary-of-the- Woods College charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Saint Mary-of-the- Woods College accept?

Saint Mary-of-the- Woods College lists the TOEFL iBT and IELTS Academic as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does Saint Mary-of-the- Woods College accept the Duolingo English Test?

The Duolingo English Test isn't among the English tests Saint Mary-of-the- Woods College lists for 2026–27 (TOEFL iBT and IELTS Academic). Check its international page before you register.

How many recommendation letters does Saint Mary-of-the- Woods College require?

Saint Mary-of-the- Woods College 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 Saint Mary-of-the- Woods College require the Common App personal essay?

No. Saint Mary-of-the- Woods College 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 Saint Mary-of-the- Woods College have?

1 of Saint Mary-of-the- Woods College's 858 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 0.1%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Saint Mary-of-the- Woods College cost for international students?

Saint Mary-of-the- Woods College's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $35,270, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $14,174. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $54,818 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