International Students

Prescott College welcomes international student applications. International students whose native language is not English must exhibit a competency in the English language, with a TOEFL score of at least 500 on the paper-based test or at least 173 on the computer-based exam.

Accepted international students must demonstrate ability to meet educational expenses while studying at Prescott College for the first year. This is called “financial certification.” (Students living in Canada and Mexico are also required to document financial certification.) This is the same standard that consular and Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) officers will use to determine a student’s financial stability. Students should anticipate that they will be required to present documentary evidence of financial support at the time they apply for a visa and again to the CIS when they arrive in the United States. Funds may come from any dependable source, including scholarships, fellowships, sponsoring agencies, personal funds, or funds from the student’s family. Documentation of personal or family funds should be on bank letterhead stationery, or in the form of legally binding affidavit from CIS. It is wise to get several sets of original financial documents.

International applicants must submit official transcripts translated into English to Admissions. International applicants are also required to have non-U.S. school transcripts evaluated by a professional credential evaluation service. The applicant is responsible for all costs associated with this service. Applicants will need to provide Admissions with a general report or basic statement of comparability.  

Recommended credential evaluation service: 

International Education Research Foundation (IERF)

P.O. Box 3665, Culver City, CA 90231

(310) 258-9451