Now is your time to become a part of Saint Mary's College.
We look forward to getting to know you through your application! You can complete either the Saint Mary's First Year Application or the Common Application. Each application opens on August 1 for the following year.
Deadlines
EARLY DECISION
Applicants receive first priority decision notification and, if accepted, receive first priority financial aid notification and housing and class selection. If you apply under these guidelines, you agree to withdraw all applications submitted to other institutions if admitted to Saint Mary’s.
- Application Deadline: November 15
- Admission Notification Date: guaranteed by mid-December when your application is completed by November 20
- Deposit Deadline: January 15
EARLY ACTION
Applicants receive second priority decision notification (after Early Decision applicants).
- Application Deadline: November 15
- Admission Notification Date: rolling starting in November (on average 2-4 weeks from the date your application becomes complete, but second priority decision notification after Early Decision)
- Deposit Deadline: May 1
REGULAR DECISION
- Priority Application Deadline: February 15
- Admission Notification Date: rolling starting in November (on average 2-4 weeks from the date your application becomes complete, but third priority decision notification after Early Decision and Early Action)
- Deposit Deadline: May 1
Financial Education
We want every student who wants to come to Saint Mary’s to be able to afford an education here. You focus on your future, and we’ll work on the finances with you.
FAFSA Priority Deadline
March 1 (Saint Mary's FAFSA code is 001836)
Show us what makes you you
The admission committee carefully considers a wide variety of your accomplishments and experiences during the evaluation process. We pay particular attention to the unique qualities you possess through the information you include in your application. This might include:
- academic accomplishments as evidenced by rigor of coursework, grades, grade trends
- self-reported SAT or ACT scores (unless you plan to apply test optional)
- extracurricular activities
- community service and leadership experience
- personal essay (optional)
- recommendations from counselors, teachers, coaches and other personal acquaintances
In addition to completing an application for first-year admission, applicants should make arrangements to have the following sent to Saint Mary’s:
- high school transcript
- secondary school report with counselor recommendation *
- SAT or ACT scores** (unless you plan to apply test optional)
- personal essay (optional)
* If no counselor recommendation is available, we'll accept one recommendation from a teacher/coach/etc.
**Our code for the SAT is 1702 and our code for the ACT is 1244 (writing scores are optional). If you decide to submit your test scores, we require only the English, Reading and Math sections of the ACT and the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math sections of the SAT. We'll accept your self-reported scores off the application for admission and scholarship consideration, but in order for you to ultimately enroll at Saint Mary's, you will be required to submit your official test scores. So, report them accurately!
For admission to Saint Mary’s, you should complete a minimum of 16 academic units (one unit represents one year of study) in high school that include:
- four years of English
- three years of college prep mathematics
- two years of laboratory science
- two years of the same foreign language
- two years of social studies
- three additional units in any of the above areas, for a minimum of 16 units
Classes at the Honors or Advanced Placement level are highly recommended. Curious how your AP, IB, or dual credit classes will transfer? Click here.
For specific requirements for direct entry and accelerated programs, please select below:
A successful candidate for admission to Saint Mary’s will not only meet the coursework requirements listed above, but she will also have strong standardized ACT and/or SAT test scores (unless applying test optional); leadership qualities; a commitment to her passions outside the classroom; and the support of her counselors or teachers for admittance.
For the Class of 2029, the middle 50% of students had a:
- Cumulative GPA of 3.7 - 4.2
- ACT Superscore of 25-31
- SAT Superscore of 1030-1270 (EBRW + M)
As you navigate your way through the admission process, we invite you to meet with or contact your admission counselor if you have any questions or concerns.
