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To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• A completed bachelor's or graduate degree from an institution that is accredited by one of the  (e.g. Higher Learning Commission).
• Two or more years of work experience in a professional setting.

St. Kate's admits MBA students based on a holistic review of their admission files, taking into consideration all aspects of applicants' past accomplishments and future goals to assess the potential for success in the program. A cumulative grade point average (GPA) from your bachelor's degree-granting college or university of 3.0 (B) or higher on a 4.0 scale is preferred, but not required. If you have earned a graduate degree previously, those grades will be taken into consideration as well. If your GPA is less than 3.0, an explanatory statement should be submitted that addresses any factors that influenced previous academic performance, and how you plan to ensure future academic success.

Step 1: Submit your online application form

Submit your free, online application form as soon as possible! The online application form may be completed in as few as 10-15 minutes.

On your application form, you will submit basic information on yourself, your academic history, and your professional work experience. If you choose, you may also submit a resume as a means of demonstrating that you have met the requirement for two or more years of professional work experience (see "Other materials," below).

When you submit your online application, you will get access to a secure Application Status portal to check the progress of your admission file, upload any supporting documents (instructions for accessing the status page were emailed at the time you submitted the application). If you are unable to upload electronic documents to your Application Status page, you may send items as an attachment via email to graduateadmission@stkate.edu. You can access the portal at any time to check on the progress of your application file and see what required items have been received.

Step 2: Submit transcripts

To review your admission file, we'll need transcripts from the college or university from which you earned your bachelor's degree and, if applicable, graduate degree. St. Kate's will review your admission file and make offers of acceptance using unofficial transcripts uploaded by you to your St. Kate's admission portal. However, official transcripts sent directly from your bachelor's and graduate (if applicable) degree-granting institutions are required, and must be received before registration for courses is allowed.

Need assistance finding out how to order your official transcripts?  Contact your admission counselor for help!  See contact information at the bottom of this page.

All documents must be up-to-date and include your name, institution name, all courses taken with grades and degrees received (if applicable). Unofficial transcripts may be uploaded using your applicant status page (a link is sent once you’ve started an application) or sent as an attachment to graduateadmission@stkate.edu.  

To be considered official, electronic transcripts must be sent directly from the issuing college or university to St. Kate's (at graduateadmission@stkate.edu). Paper transcripts must be mailed in a sealed envelope directly from the registrar of each institution to the Office of Graduate Admission at St. °µÍø½ûÇø (see address below).

Other materials / additional steps for some applicants:

• Resume: Submission of a resume is not required. However, if you have a current resume you are welcome to upload it into your application portal as a supplemental means of demonstrating your professional work experience and qualifications.
• Explanatory Statement: If your cumulative GPA (as demonstrated by your bachelor's degree transcript and, if applicable, graduate degree transcript) does not demonstrate a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher, submit an explanation of factors that affected previous academic performance, as well as your plan to ensure academic success in a graduate program. This statement should be limited to 400 words.
• TOEFL/IELTS Scores: Applicants whose native language is not English are required to complete the  (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 550 on the paper-based test or 80 on the iBT, or the  (IELTS) with a minimum score of 6.5. This requirement is waived for applicants who have completed a bachelor's or graduate degree in the United States.
• Credential Evaluation: Applicants with a college or university degree completed outside of the United States must submit an official course-by-course evaluation from  or . Original transcripts and official translations of all documents not in English must also be included. All costs related to document translation and evaluation are the applicant’s responsibility.
• Interview: Applicants may be contacted for a personal interview with a member of the Admission Committee.

How do I submit materials?

Once you’ve submitted the online application, you will have access to a secure Application Status portal page to upload unofficial transcripts or any other supporting documents (instructions for accessing the status page were emailed at the time you submitted the application). If you are unable to upload electronic documents to your Application Status page, you may send items as an attachment via email to graduateadmission@stkate.edu. Paper documents may be mailed to:

St. °µÍø½ûÇø
Graduate Admission #4027
2004 Randolph Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105

The Admission Committee will not review your application until we have received all required documents. Fulfillment of the admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. No credentials will be returned to the applicant.