Saint Mary's College of California
- Private
Saint Mary's College of California: international tuition 61,416 USD per year, one-year total cost 87,612 USD, acceptance rate 86.5%. Merit scholarships and need-based aid are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 105.
Yes. Saint Mary's confirms that merit-based and need-based scholarships are available to international students, so a Vietnamese first-year applicant may seek these funds. International scholarship awards are listed as $2,000–$29,000; ask the College about separate applications and the need-based process.
Getting in. The school admits 86.5% of applicants. The SAT range of admitted students is not published. The school does not require the SAT or ACT. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 80+ or Duolingo 105+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 87,612 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. Health insurance is 2,406 USD a year.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/11. You apply through Common App. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 11/10/2026Cost checked 11/10/2026
What is the tuition at Saint Mary's College of California?
International tuition is 61,416 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 87,612 USD.
Does Saint Mary's College of California offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships and need-based aid are open to international students. Yes. Saint Mary's confirms that merit-based and need-based scholarships are available to international students, so a Vietnamese first-year applicant may seek these funds. International scholarship awards are listed as $2,000–$29,000; ask the College about separate applications and the need-based process.
What English scores does Saint Mary's College of California require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at Saint Mary's College of California?
The acceptance rate is 86.5%.
- 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 offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.There are scholarships open to international students, but the pages do not say whether they need their own application.
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
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What a year costs
This rate applies to full-time undergraduate programs other than BSN.
Tuition by group
- Non-BSN Program61,416 USD≈ ₫1.6B
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)76,770 USD≈ ₫2B
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?UnclearThe page says merit awards are automatic at admission for first-year students, but does not specifically confirm this rule for international students.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe pages do not state whether ability to pay is considered in admission decisions for international applicants.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe pages neither require nor mention the CSS Profile or a separate international financial-aid form.
Scholarships at this school
International Student ScholarshipsOtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page2,000 – 29,000 USD≈ ₫52.2M – ₫756M
The international admissions page explicitly says these scholarships are for international students.
Merit-Based ScholarshipsMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The College confirms that merit-based scholarships are offered to international students.
- Renewable in later years
Admission requirements
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English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- English proficiencyRequired
- Counselor recommendationOptional
- Teacher recommendationOptional
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
- Fall Term Early Action (EA)Applicationabout17days
- Spring TermApplication+47 days
- Fall Term Regular Decision (RD)Application+92 days
Credit for exams
Accepted students may be considered for AP credit, up to the equivalent of one year of college credit.
Accepted students may be considered for credit from higher-level IB courses, up to one year of college credit.
AP credit by subject
17 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.
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
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 11/10/2026How Duckling sources data