Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana: what international applicants need

What are Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana has 3 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Decision on November 15, 2026, Early Action on November 15, 2026, and Regular Decision on February 15, 2027.

• Early Decision is binding: if you're admitted, you commit to attend and withdraw your other applications.
• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana's acceptance rate?

76% for students who started in fall 2024: Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana admitted 1,966 of its 2,588 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's College, Notre Dame, Indiana require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

It depends. Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana requires SAT or ACT scores from some applicants or programs only for 2026–27, and its testing page says which.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Decision deadline (November 15, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (February 15, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 550–645 in Math and 580–680 in Reading and Writing (33% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 26–30.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana's application fee for international students?

Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana accept?

Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana 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 Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana require?

Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana requires a counselor recommendation for 2026–27.

• 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's College, Notre Dame, Indiana require the Common App personal essay?

No. Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana 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.

• It also asks for a portfolio, for some programs or for all applicants: check its site.

How many international students does Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana have?

14 of Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana's 1,505 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 0.9%.

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

How much does Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana cost for international students?

Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $53,230, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $14,260. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $69,490 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

Does Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana give financial aid to international students?

Yes. In 2024-25, Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana gave institutional scholarships or grants to 14 international undergraduates.

• Number of international students aided: the university's Common Data Set 2024-25 Source