Saint Mary's College of California Admissions: Acceptance Rate, Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

Q: What are the financial aids provided by Saint Marys College and how can students apply for them?

Saint Marys College provides financial aid in the form of five scholarships namely- Presidential Scholarship, Honors at Entrance Scholarship, Gael Scholars Award, Benildus Award, and Cordero Award. Students need not to fill any additional forms to be considered for these merit-based scholarships as it is done automatically once an application is received and awarded to the students at the time of admission acceptance.

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St. Mary’s College of California accepts admission applications twice a year in fall and spring semesters. International students need to apply within the given deadlines fulfilling the eligibility criteria. The admissions are moderately selective with an annual acceptance rate of 77%. St Mary’s College of California offers programs in 43 academic majors for students to pursue along with various graduate courses.

Saint Mary's College of California provides the option of both online and offline submission of transcripts and other required documents. Official scores of TOEFL, IELTS, ACT, SAT etc. are accepted for undergraduate admissions, while some graduate courses require GMAT or GRE scores to be submitted. The cost to attend the college for a year is approximately 67,000 USD. About 99% of the undergraduate students receive financial aid in the form of scholarships.

Highlights

Application Portal	Online
Application fee	60 USD(undergraduate) 50 USD (graduate)
Acceptance Rate	77%
Graduation Rate	62%
Type of College	Private
Accepted Test Scores	SAT, ACT, TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, Cambridge, ELS Language Center
Average GPA	3.0 (83-86%)
Average SAT scores	1170
Average ACT scores	24
Intake Sessions	Spring and Fall
Academic Calendar	Two four month terms and one four week January term
Financial Aid	Merit based Scholarships
Official Website	https://www.stmarys-ca.edu/

St. Mary’s College of California Application Deadlines

St. Mary’s College of California accepts new intakes two times a year- in Fall and Spring. Here are the deadlines for applying in the college for the sessions Fall and Spring. Applicants are advised to follow these strictly for a smooth admission to the college.

SESSIONS	DEADLINES
Spring	Regular Decision- 1 January
Fall	Early Action- 15 November
Fall	Regular Decision- 15 January

St. Mary’s College of California International Students Admission

At the college, applicants’ intellectual preparation, academic records and their seriousness towards their future is given a lot of importance. Application of each candidate is carefully examined individually and small loopholes in their preparation for admission may be overlooked if they have an excellent record of marks, test scores, extracurricular achievements and recommendations.

Application Portal: Online, Common app
Application Fee: UG- 60 USD | UG- 50 USD
Admission Requirements:

Original official high school transcripts, mark sheets and other academic records. If originals are not in English, then a translation copy done by a certified translating agency to be submitted along with the originals.
A minimum GPA of 3.0 (83-86%) out of 4.0.
Certification of Finances Form along with original bank statements or a letter stamped by a bank official.
A copy of the current passport page with the personal details
Letters of recommendation are optional to be submitted but are encouraged for the college application. The recommender(s) may send the letters directly to SMC via Common Application, via post or via email to smcadmit@stmarys-ca.edu.
Statement of Purpose
English Language proficiency test scores
Applicants should have a secondary school course work of minimum 16 units having the following-
- English- 4 years
- Mathematics (geometry, algebra and advanced algebra or equivalent)- 3 years
- Science (a minimum of 1 laboratory)- 2 years
- Foreign language- 2 years
- Social Studies (with a minimum of 1 year of U.S, History)- 2 years

English Language Proficiency Test Scores

international students are compulsorily required to take an English proficiency test and submit their scores as a proof of their level of proficiency in the language. Applicants may also choose to submit their ACT or SAT scores instead of the English proficiency test scores.

Test Name	Minimum Score Required
TOEFL IBT	79 Each sub score should be at least 19 or more
IELTS	6.5
Duolingo English Test	105
Cambridge	Level C1
SAT Reading and Writing	450 in Critical Reading or Writing section
ACT	21

US Visa Process for International Students

International students need to have a valid passport and a student visa for the USA to live and study in the US for a full time course. Below are the steps to be followed for applying and procuring an F-1 Visa for international applicants:

After acceptance of application, payment of enrollment deposit and documents uploading is to be completed.
A copy of the current valid passport, Certificate of Finances, and financial documents have to be submitted to the College to receive the I-20 Form.
The bank statements should not be older than 6 months from the time of acceptance of the student for the current term in St. Mary’s College of California. The bank statements should prove that enough funds are available to cover the student’s cost of attendance, traveling costs etc. for at least a year.
After receiving the I-20 Form, pay the SEVIS fee accompanied by a Form I-901.
After this process is completed, students should schedule an interview appointment with the nearest US Embassy or Consulate for getting their Visa.

St. Mary’s College of California Undergraduate Admission

UG at Saint Mary’s College offers 35 degree courses to the students in various fields like Accounting, Economics, Biology, Astronomy and much more. All these courses come under the wings of the four schools.

Application Portal: Saint Mary’s College of California Application
Application fee- 60 USD
Admission Requirements:

Submit original and English translation (if any) of high school transcripts and academic documents.
Scores of English Proficiency tests
Official ACT or SAT scores (If required)
Certification of Finances Form accompanied by bank statements
Copy of the student’s current passport.
Letter(s) of recommendation.
Complete and submit the Medical History Form accompanied by immunization records of the student.
Confirmation of enrollment deposit by the student after acceptance of application in order to receive the I-20 Form from St. Mary’s College.

St. Mary’s College of California Graduate Admission

At St. Mary’s College, students can choose to graduate from a wide variety of programs in disciplines. The intake for the graduate courses happened multiple times in a year for different courses. For more information on course specific application deadlines please check the website.

Application Portal: Online
Application fee- USD 50 (non-refundable)
Admission Requirements:

Original as well as English translations (if applicable) of high school transcripts, mark sheets and transcripts of all previously attended colleges or universities to be submitted.
Official English proficiency test scores
Letter of recommendation
Evidence of finances
Resume
Statement of purpose
GRE/GMAT score- if required
Any other required documents

Additional requirements for select popular courses in Saint Mary’s College:

Particulars	MS in Biotechnology	MBA	MS in Finance	MS Management	MS Business Analytics
Transcripts	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
GRE/GMAT	Optional	GMAT required	Required	Required	Required
LOR	Two	Two	Three	Two	Two
SOP/CV	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
Interview	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
Work Experience	Not required	Preferred	Not required	Preferred	Not required

Saint Mary’s College of California is a long-established institution providing quality education for more than a century. Intake sessions for undergraduate courses are Fall and Spring while for graduate courses it is multiple times a year depending on various courses. Scholarships are awarded to most students on the basis of their merit. The college accepts official transcripts and other required documents both via post and email. International students are advised to apply well within the deadlines so as to expedite the admission procedure and get ample time to complete Visa procedures.

FAQs

How can an applicant pay the application fee?

Ans. Applicants can pay the application fee online using a credit card.

What are the financial aids provided by Saint Mary’s College and how can students apply for them?

Ans. Saint Mary’s College provides financial aid in the form of five scholarships namely- Presidential Scholarship, Honors at Entrance Scholarship, Gael Scholar’s Award, Benildus Award, and Cordero Award. Students need not to fill any additional forms to be considered for these merit-based scholarships as it is done automatically once an application is received and awarded to the students at the time of admission acceptance.

Does Saint Mary’s College of California offer any assistance for international students?

Ans. Yes, the college does provide special resources for international students by assisting them with immigration related matters, coordinating programs and activities, and other support services as per the needs and requirements of the international students. The Center for International Programs assists international students in the college with such needs.