Saint Mary's College of California: what international applicants need

What are Saint Mary's College of California's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Saint Mary's College of California has 2 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Action on November 1, 2026 and Regular Decision on January 15, 2027.

• 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 of California's acceptance rate?

86.5% for students who started in fall 2024: Saint Mary's College of California admitted 4,478 of its 5,175 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 of California require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. Saint Mary's College of California 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.
• For the Early Action deadline (November 1, 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 (January 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.

How much is Saint Mary's College of California's application fee for international students?

Saint Mary's College of California's application fee is $60 for international applicants, the same as for US applicants.

Does Saint Mary's College of California accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

Yes. Saint Mary's College of California accepts the Common App fee waiver and doesn't limit it to US students.

• Your eligibility is confirmed through the Common App, usually with your counselor.

Which English tests does Saint Mary's College of California accept?

Saint Mary's College of California 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 of California require?

Saint Mary's College of California 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's College of California require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. Saint Mary's College of California requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

How many international students does Saint Mary's College of California have?

50 of Saint Mary's College of California's 1,954 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 2.6%.

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

How much does Saint Mary's College of California cost for international students?

Saint Mary's College of California's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $57,803, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $17,600. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $80,911 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