St. Catherine University: what international applicants need

What are St. Catherine University's application deadlines for 2026–27?

St. Catherine University 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 St. Catherine University's acceptance rate?

91.8% for students who started in fall 2024: St. Catherine University admitted 2,242 of its 2,441 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 St. Catherine University require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

It depends. St. Catherine University 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.

What SAT score do you need for St. Catherine University?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 370–580 in Math and 480–560 in Reading and Writing (1% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 20–26.
• 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 St. Catherine University's application fee for international students?

St. Catherine University charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does St. Catherine University accept?

St. Catherine University 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 St. Catherine University require?

St. Catherine University 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 St. Catherine University require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. St. Catherine University requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

How many international students does St. Catherine University have?

8 of St. Catherine University's 2,498 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 0.3%.

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

How much does St. Catherine University cost for international students?

St. Catherine University's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $51,454, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $12,188. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $67,062 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