Saint Michael's College: what international applicants need

What are Saint Michael's College's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Saint Michael's College has one application deadline for 2026–27: Early Action on November 1, 2026. It also admits on a rolling basis.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Saint Michael's College's acceptance rate?

84.5% for students who started in fall 2024: Saint Michael's College admitted 2,356 of its 2,788 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 Michael's College require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. Saint Michael's 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.
• 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).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for Saint Michael's College?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 550–620 in Math and 570–660 in Reading and Writing (9% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 26–31.
• 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 Michael's College's application fee for international students?

Saint Michael's College charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Saint Michael's College accept?

Saint Michael's College lists the TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, and Duolingo English Test 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 Michael's College accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes. The Duolingo English Test is among the English tests Saint Michael's College accepts for 2026–27.

How many recommendation letters does Saint Michael's College require?

Saint Michael's College doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• It also asks for a mid-year report with your first-semester senior grades.
• 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 Michael's College require the Common App personal essay?

No. Saint Michael's 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 Michael's College have?

45 of Saint Michael's College's 1,120 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 4%.

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

How much does Saint Michael's College cost for international students?

Saint Michael's College's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $51,450, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $17,070. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $71,726 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 Michael's College give financial aid to international students?

Yes. In 2025-26, Saint Michael's College gave institutional scholarships or grants to 40 international undergraduates.

• Number of international students aided: the university's Common Data Set 2025-26 Source