Saint Mary's College
- Private
- Liberal arts college
Saint Mary's College: international tuition 55,552 USD per year, one-year total cost 71,654 USD, acceptance rate 76%. Merit scholarships and need-based aid are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 105.
Yes. A Vietnamese first-year international applicant may be automatically considered for a $25,000–$36,000 merit scholarship and may be reviewed for limited need-based aid. The College does not meet international students’ full financial need.
Getting in. The school admits 76% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 580–680, Math 550–645, ACT 26–30. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 80+ or Duolingo 105+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 71,654 USD, before any scholarship. 2 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 15/11. You apply through Common Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 11/10/2026
What is the tuition at Saint Mary's College?
International tuition is 55,552 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 71,654 USD.
Does Saint Mary's College offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships and need-based aid are open to international students. Yes. A Vietnamese first-year international applicant may be automatically considered for a $25,000–$36,000 merit scholarship and may be reviewed for limited need-based aid. The College does not meet international students’ full financial need.
What English scores does Saint Mary's College require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at Saint Mary's College?
The acceptance rate is 76%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerYesAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.If you are admitted, the offer comes with aid: the school either sets what your family pays based on finances, or takes a merit scholarship off the tuition.You will need: no separate scholarship essay — the school considers you for merit aid from your application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
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Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 727 private United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?YesInternational applicants are automatically reviewed for an academic scholarship during admission review.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe pages do not say whether ability to pay is considered in international admission decisions.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe page requires a Certification of Finances for admission, but does not clearly identify it as a required aid application form.
Scholarships at this school
Academic ScholarshipsMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page25,000 – 36,000 USD/year≈ ₫652M – ₫939M
The page directly states that academic scholarships are offered to international students.
- Renewable in later years
Need-Based Financial AssistanceNeed-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Application method unclearSchool pagelimited amount
The page confirms need-based aid for international students, but the available amount is limited.
Admission requirements
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- EssaysOptional
- Proof of fundsRequired
- English proficiencyiApplications need English proficiency scores (TOEFL, SAT, ACT, IELTS, Duolingo or PTE) unless you qualify for the waiver.Required
- Counselor recommendationiThe Common App secondary school report must be completed by a school counselor or school official.Required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Early Decision application deadline (ED)Applicationabout31days
- Early Decision deposit deadline (ED)Deposit+92 days
- Priority application deadline for international studentsApplication+229 days
Credit for exams
IB credit depends on subject and score level; no minimum score is listed.
A-level credit depends on subject and score level; no minimum score is listed.
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
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Academics & housing
Housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 11/10/2026How Duckling sources data