No, our application is completely free when submitted online, but you will need to pay for test scores and transcript evaluation as part of the complete application process.
The deadline for international graduate admissions applications and required admissions documents is May 15. The deadline for I-20 required documents is June 1.
Mount St. Mary's University only accepts F-1 international applications for a fall semester start. We begin accepting applications for the following fall semester in August of each year. Available programs include in-person Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis (MSABA), and Master of Science in Biotechnology and Management (MSB).
No, Mount St. Mary's University does not offer Ph.D. programs
While Mount St. Mary's University is known for its value, we do not provide scholarships or financial aid to international graduate students.
Yes, Mount St. Mary’s University requires international students to submit one of the following official test scores with the School Code 5421 sent directly from the organization:
If you have studied in English, this information will appear on your official transcript evaluation from WES. We can waive the English Proficiency Test after we receive and review your official WES evaluation.
You should request to have your official transcripts sent electronically to frederickadmissions@msmary.edu or have them mailed to:
Attn: Admissions Mount St. Mary's University
5350 Spectrum Drive
Frederick, MD 21703
If you studied outside the United States, official transcripts should come with your transcript evaluation. The Mount requires an official course-by-course international transcript evaluation to review your application. We strongly recommend that students use WES for their evaluations. You will need to request that your institution send an official transcript to WES. They will then conduct the evaluation and send the results along with your transcript directly to our Graduate Admissions Office.
If you were studying in the U.S., contact the Registrar’s office of your previous institutions to order official documents.
International students must demonstrate the ability to cover the estimated cost of attendance, which is $57,756* per year for the 2024-2025 academic year, including living and learning expenses. Verification of financial support is also required for dependents: $12,000 per year for an F-2 spouse and $6,000 per year for each F-2 child.
*Based on tuition for the 2023-24 academic year. Subject to change. source: Mount St. Mary’s Tuition and Fees.
A financial affidavit is an officially notarized document, typically a bank statement or a sworn statement of financial support. Its purpose is to provide evidence that there are sufficient funds available to cover the total educational and living expenses for each year of study in the United States.
We will provide a Fall 2024 Financial Affidavit template for your convenience. It is important to note that this financial affidavit should not be submitted during the admission process and should only be provided after an admission decision has been released. This precaution is necessary because these documents may expire before the I-20 review process.
Yes. International students can qualify for an invitation to apply for a Graduate Assistantship if they meet all of the following requirements:
However, if an international student qualifies, that does not automatically mean that they will receive a position. The process is competitive. Students will still need to apply for the specific GA position(s), interview, be offered a position and receive a signed contract from our Human Resources office. Learn more about the Mount's graduate assistantships.
*International transfer students who currently hold an I-20 and would like to count the GA compensation towards their financial ability to pay for tuition and living expenses will need to provide a signed GA contract as part of their financial documents during the I-20 process.
For detailed information about the application process, accepted documents, I-20 steps, and more, visit our International Graduate Student Admissions page.
You may register for one of our webinar events for additional information, or alternatively, you can arrange a meeting with one of our counselors.