International Student Admissions

Bethany College values a learning environment enriched with many cultures and ethnicities. The following is required for all international students seeking admission to Bethany:

  • Bethany College free Application for Admission
  • Official secondary school and all college transcripts whether or not credit was received. If from outside the USA, submitted to InCred* for evaluation and results sent to Bethany College. A 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale is required for admission
  • If from an English-speaking country, ACT results (composite score of 18) or SAT (score of 940 on the evidence-based Reading & Writing + Math)
  • If English is not the native language of the students, results from English proficiency tests must be submitted from one of the following options:
  •     TOEFL: Minimum score of 525 of the paper-based test (pbT) or 71 on internet-based test (ibT); IELTS: minimum score of 5.0; PTE: 

 minimum score of 50.

  • A signed affidavit of support
  • A copy of the student’s passport with photo
  • A bank letter showing adequate funds to cover the cost of the first year of school at Bethany or $50,000 minus the Bethany award offered to the student. All letters must be in English and in U.S. dollars.
  • International students are required to pay the equivalent of the first month's payment before arriving on campus.


Deadline for admission for international students is July 1 for the fall term and November 2 for the spring term.


*The student will incur all costs associated with the InCred evaluation.



LewerMark "Make Your Mark" Scholarship

The LewerMark "Make Your Mark" Scholarship, is available exclusively to international students studying in the U.S. This year's theme, “Message to the 'Me' I'm Becoming," encourages students to reflect on how their U.S. educational experience is shaping their future goals and impact.

 

The scholarship is open now, and seven students will each receive a $3,000 award. Applications will be accepted through November 30, 2026.

Students can learn more and apply here:

https://lewermark.com/scholarship/