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Live and learn in Saint Paul, Minnesota located in the USA. We currently have 62 countries represented on campus. Save money on your college education compared to other four-year colleges. Your credits will transfer to most four-year universities.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
You’re welcome and belong here.
Students of every nationality and background are welcome to learn and earn credits here at Saint Paul College. Because we have guaranteed conditional admissions with other universities, many students begin their studies here for a fraction of the cost and then transfer their credits to a four-year university.
Why Saint Paul College? BENEFITS OF SAINT PAUL COLLEGE
An affordable, high-value education.
Our tuition is one of the lowest in the country. You’ll pay between $5800 – $7000/year while most other four-year universities start at $25,000/year and go up to over $45,000/year.
Our accessible, urban location
We are right in downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota. You will have easy access to public transportation from Saint Paul College to Saint Paul and Minneapolis, known together as the “Twin Cities”. The combined population is over 2 million people in this vibrant, urban environment. We have all the benefits of a big city, while providing a safe campus learning environment.
Transferable credits
You can complete the first two years of classes at a fraction of the cost and transfer the credits to a four-year university. We have guaranteed conditional admissions with other universities.
Endless options
Not only do we offer a wide range of programs with the potential for AA degree opportunities, but we also boast a vibrant student community. Learn more about our diverse student clubs and activities tailored to your interests.
Free application
At Saint Paul College, our application process is both free and open access, meaning that anyone can attend. We believe in removing barriers to education and providing opportunities for all individuals to pursue their academic and career goals.
Where to Begin
Let’s get started.
An F-1 international student is a student who requires an F-1 visa and is looking to attend Saint Paul College on F-1 status. If this is you, please follow the steps below to apply.
YOUR NEXT STEPS TO ENROLLMENT
The steps of becoming a student.
- Apply to Saint Paul College – You can do that here.
- Receive Reading, English, and Math Placements: We may be able to waive the placement test and provide the necessary placements from the list below. If these apply to you, please fill out the Assessment Waiver form.
- ACT/SAT/MCA scores within the last 5 years
- AP classes in which the college-level assessment was passed with a 3 or higher
- IB classes in which the college-level assessment was passed with a 4 or higher
- Obtain unofficial transcript(s) College in The School classes
- High School transcripts with a GPA of 2.8 or higher within the last 10 years
- Declare your major: You may email registration@hghgjm.com to do this.
- Register for classes: Students will register for classes at their Orientation & Registration (O&R) Session. Please visit 1ur.hghgjm.com/admissions/orientation to sign up for an O&R Session. Prior to arriving for your O&R session please reviewing the “Preparing for Orientation” portion of the online orientation. Details for that can also be found at 1ur.hghgjm.com/admissions/orientation.
- Set up Tuition Payment: Pay out of pocket or complete your FAFSA by December 16th.
We are so pleased to have you back! Here are some steps that you will need to take before registering.
- Re-Apply to Saint Paul College: Update your contact information, major, and semester you are returning for by applying to the school again. You can do that here.
- Receive Reading, English, and Math Placements: Your previous placements may have expired. Please contact the One Stop to see if this applies to you: registration@hghgjm.com
- Declare your major: You may email registration@hghgjm.com to do this.
- Register for classes: Students will register for classes at their Orientation & Registration (O&R) Session. Please visit 1ur.hghgjm.com/admissions/orientation to sign up for an O&R Session. Prior to arriving for your O&R session please review the “Preparing for Orientation” portion of the online orientation. Details for that can also be found at 1ur.hghgjm.com/admissions/orientation.
- Set up Tuition Payment: Pay out of pocket or complete your FAFSA by December 16th.
Welcome to Saint Paul College. We are glad that you are here!
- Apply to Saint Paul College – You can do that here.
- Receive Reading, English, and Math Placements: We may be able to waive the placement test and provide the necessary placements from the list below. If these apply to you, please fill out the Assessment Waiver form.
- Unofficial transcripts from a college or university with a grade of C or higher
- ACT/SAT/MCA scores within the last 5 years
- ACCUPLACER scores (Math within the last 2 years and Reading/Writing within the last 5 years)
- AP classes in which the college-level assessment was passed with a 3 or higher
- IB classes in which the college-level assessment was passed with a 4 or higher
- Obtain unofficial transcript(s) College in The School classes
- High School transcripts with a GPA of 2.8 or higher within the last 10 years
- Declare your major: You may email registration@hghgjm.com to do this.
- Register for classes: Students will register for classes at their Orientation & Registration (O&R) Session. Please visit 1ur.hghgjm.com/admissions/orientation to sign up for an O&R Session. Prior to arriving for your O&R session please review the “Preparing for Orientation” portion of the online orientation. Details for that can also be found at 1ur.hghgjm.com/admissions/orientation.
- Set up Tuition Payment: Pay out of pocket or complete your FAFSA by December 16th.
PSEO enables eligible Minnesota high school Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors to take college classes for high school and/or college credit.
The purpose of the Saint Paul College PSEO program is to promote rigorous academic pursuits and provide a wider variety of options than what may be available in the high school setting.
Graduate on time and debt-free with Saint Paul College’s COMPASS Program. Designed for recent high school graduates and Pell Grant recipients, our program offers financial assistance to cover tuition, fees, textbooks, transportation, and basic needs.
The international student application process is for those students who will be applying for, or already have, an F-1 visa to attend Saint Paul College.
We are happy that we can support your educational goals.
- Apply to school – You can do that here.
- Receive Reading, English, and Math Placements or meet Course Prerequisites:Look at the Course Schedule to determine course prerequisites (classes or placements).If the class requires placements, we may be able to waive the placement test off of the list below. If these apply to you, please fill out the Assessment Waiver form.
- Unofficial Transcripts from a college or universityACT scores within the last 5 yearsSAT scores within the last 5 yearsAP classes in which the college-level assessment was passed with a 3 or higherIB classes in which the college-level assessment was passed with a 4 or higherCollege in The School classesHigh School transcripts within the last 10 years
- Declare “Undeclared” as your major by emailing registration@hghgjm.com.
- Set up Tuition Payment: Click here for more information on payment options.
