Undergraduate Applicants

• Submit Your Application
  • Complete the international student application and submit the $40 application fee.

• Submit Proof of English Proficiency
  • We accept the following minimum scores:
    • TOEFL: 61
    • IELTS Academic: 5.5
    • Cambridge English C1 Advanced: 160
    • PTE-A: 44
    • Duolingo: 85

• Submit Your Transcripts
  • To give us a full picture of your achievements, submit unofficial copies of your transcripts:
    • Current high school students: Provide transcripts for all years completed so far.
    • High school graduates: Submit your final transcripts along with your degree certificates or exam results.
    • College or university students: Send us your university transcripts to date. If you have completed more than 24 credit hours at a university, you do not need to submit high school transcripts.

You can submit your immigration documents with your application or after you receive your admission decision. Having them on file early helps speed up processing once you are admitted.

Required Immigration Documents for F-1 Students:

• Copy of Your Passport
  • Your passport should be valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay in the U.S.
  • Make sure the Visual Inspection Zone and Machine-readable Zone are clear and complete.

• Statement of Finances
  • Submit an official bank statement, loan certificate, or scholarship letter that:
    • Shows enough funds to cover one year of expenses
    • Is in English and less than six months old
    • Bank statements should display liquid assets (Checking Account, Savings Account, etc.)

• UMSL Affidavit of Support
  • Other affidavit formats will not be considered.

• Copy of Any Current U.S. Visa

• Copy of your current I-20
  • If you are an F-1 student already in the U.S.

Planning for your education is an important step, and we are here to help. Below, you will find estimated expenses for the 2025-2026 academic year. U.S. regulations require students to demonstrate proof of financial support in order to receive documentation for a student visa. Actual costs may vary, and you will not be billed until you register for classes.

Estimated Expenses for the 2025-2026 Academic Year

Important Notes

• Tuition, fees, and living expenses are based on projected estimates for the 2025-2026 academic year and may change. It is important to plan for annual increases.
• Estimates reflect the minimum credit hours required by federal regulations and specific academic programs.
• Scholarship recipients and some academic programs may have different credit hour requirements.

At UMSL, we are committed to making education more accessible through our International Merit Scholarships. No separate application is required for these scholarships.
  
Our scholarships are competitive and provide top-performing F-1 international students with a significant reduction in tuition costs, making the path to academic excellence more affordable.
  
These opportunities are exclusively available to F-1 International Students and are contingent upon maintaining legal F-1 status and satisfactory academic progress.

All first-time college students (freshman) are required to live in Oak Residence Hall during their first year. Living on campus ensures that you are fully immersed in a welcoming, supportive environment where you can build lifelong connections, access campus resources, and experience everything UMSL has to offer. Learn more about Oak Residence Hall through the Office of Residential Life and Housing and start picturing your new home!

Apply Early to Stay on Track!

To keep your journey to UMSL smooth, be sure to submit all application and immigration materials before the priority deadlines listed below. We strongly encourage you to apply as early as possible—visa appointment wait times get longer as the semester approaches.

Applying and receiving admission early gives you the best chance to secure your visa and enroll in your preferred semester. Do not wait—take the next step toward your future today!

Credit by Exam

At UMSL, we recognize the hard work you have put into your education. Students who have completed certain examinations may be eligible to receive credit hours toward their degree. Credit may be awarded for the following exams:

• Advanced Level Exams (AS-Level and A-Level)
• International Baccalaureate (IB)
• Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE)
• College Board Advanced Placement Program (AP)

• A maximum of 30 credit hours from these exam programs may be applied toward degree requirements at UMSL.
• If you have completed both an exam and its equivalent course, duplicate credit will not be awarded.
• Other international exams may be evaluated on a course-by-course basis.  

Transferring Credit from a College or University

• U.S. Institutions
  • Undergraduate coursework completed in the United States is usually added to your student record within 10-15 business days after we receive an official transcript.
  • Be sure to check out the resources available on our domestic Transfer Credit Evaluation page for more details.
• International Institutions
  • If you have attended a college or university outside the U.S., you may be eligible for undergraduate transfer credit. Follow the steps on our International Transfer Credit page to have your coursework reviewed.

If you have any questions about Credit by Exam or Transfer Credit, please email internationaltc@umsl.edu. We are here to support you in making the most of your previous academic experience as you take the next step at UMSL! 

Official transcripts and test scores should be sent directly to:

UMSL International Admissions
University of Missouri–St. Louis
One University Blvd (351 MSC)
St. Louis, MO 63121, USA

Phone: +1 (314) 516-5229

Email: intadmission@umsl.edu

UMSL's institution code for TOEFL reporting is 6889.