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Thank you so much for your interest in Graduate Studies at St. Mary’s University. We’re thrilled that you’re considering joining our history of academic excellence at the graduate or doctoral level. Wherever you are in your application journey, please feel free to reach out to the Office of Graduate Admission with any questions.

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St. Mary’s University educates ethical leaders for the common good. We are committed to helping you find a profession that aligns with your personal values and educational background so that you may find more than just a career — you’ll find your true calling.

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A History of Academic Excellence

We are committed to providing students with experiential learning opportunities that inform their development of faith and vocation, their understanding of justice and the common good, and their journey to becoming leaders in our local, national and global communities.

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U.S. Army Reserve Major Raul Rodriguez stands in front of the Alkek Building.

The philosophy of St. Mary’s University, being welcoming to all, drew me in. The University has a very diverse student population. Some are Catholic, and some are not. Everyone gets treated the same and shares their different points of view.”

Raul Rodriguez (M.B.A. ’22)

Graduate Admission Requirements

How do I apply to graduate programs at St. Mary’s?

All programs require an official degree-granting transcript. International applicants must send an international credential evaluation from a NACES member agency.  The GRE/GMAT is optional unless otherwise noted. Requirements are subject to change and additional materials may be required. Contact your program director or Graduate Admission for details.

To view the admission requirements for your program, please use the tabs below. Each program is listed under the school in which it falls, which can be found on the program’s page.

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ProgramLetter(s) of RecommendationStatement of PurposeResume/CVGRE/GMATStart Term*
MBA for Professionals – Online✓Any
Greehey School of Business Requirements
ProgramLetter(s) of RecommendationStatement of PurposeResume/CVGRE/GMATStart Term*
Certificate Biblical Studies1✓Any
Certificate Community-based Assessment and Evaluation✓✓Any
Certificate Digital Communication✓
Certificate Dual Credit Teaching English, Literature and Language1Any
Certificate Dual Credit Teaching U.S. HistoryAny
Certificate Dual Credit Teaching in Psychology1Any
Certificate Public Communication, Public Policy, and Public Leadership✓✓Any
Certificate Theology1✓Any
Certificate U.S. Public HistoryAny
Clinical Mental Health Counseling2✓Any
Communication Studies2✓Any
Counselor Education and Supervision (Doctoral)3✓✓Fall
English Literature and Language2✓Any
International Relations – Security Policy2✓Any
International Relations – Sustainability Development and Conflict Transformation2✓Any
Public Administration2✓✓Any
Public HistoryAny
Theology2✓Any
Industrial/Organizational PsychologyReference list required✓✓✓Fall
Program Evaluation✓Any
College of arts, humanities and social sciences requirements
ProgramLetter(s) of RecommendationStatement of PurposeResume/CVGRE/GMATStart Term*
Certificate Cyber Security✓✓Any
Certificate Educational Computer Gaming✓✓Any
Certificate Construction Management✓✓Fall or Spring
Certificate Software Engineering – Online✓✓Any
Electrical and Computer Engineering2✓✓Any
Computer Information System2✓✓Any
Computer Science2✓✓Any
Cyber Security2✓✓Any
Industrial Engineering and Management2✓✓Any
Software Engineering – Online2✓✓Any
School of Science, Engineering and Technology Requirements
  • Minimum of 6.0 on IELTS for all graduate programs (except MBA: applicants require 6.5 on IELTS)
  • Minimum of 80 on TOEFL for all graduate programs (except MBA: applicants require 87 on TOEFL )
  • Minimum of 115 on Duolingo English Test
International Students Language Proficiency Requirements

  • Important Application Dates

    Graduate Domestic Application Deadlines

    Academic TermApplication Priority Deadline
    Fall Semester (August to December)July 1
    Spring Semester (January to May)Nov. 15
    Summer Semester (begins late May/early June)April 1

    Graduate International Application Deadlines

    Academic TermApplication Priority Deadline (if you are outside the U.S.)Application Priority Deadline (if you are inside the U.S.)
    Fall Semester (August to December)May 1June 15
    Spring Semester (January to May)Oct. 1Nov. 15

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