International Student Admissions

Many of Coker's faculty and students have studied and traveled internationally and the College welcomes applications from international students.

International applicants should have completed (or be in the process of completing) a traditional college preparatory course of study equivalent to the requirements of a U.S. high school diploma. International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam. A paper-based score of 500 or a computer-based score of 173 is generally acceptable for admission to the College. All athletes are required to take the SAT. All documents must be official and must be translated in English.

Coker awards scholarships to international students, but international students should be prepared to pay the majority of their college expenses. Your scholarship status will be determined after your official school records and test scores have been received.

The total cost of attending Coker College for 2009-2010 is approximately US $29,574. This total includes tuition, fees, room, food, insurance, books, and miscellaneous expenses.It also includes a required US $650 deposit. This deposit will be used as an emergency fund ($500) for the student and room key deposit ($150). All unused funds will be refunded to the student upon completion of studies. Also, students are required to pay a $200 administrative fee. After the student is accepted and the Certification of Finances Form, immunization records, and deposit is received, Coker College will issue the student an I-20 to secure a student visa to study only at Coker.

The following documents are required to begin the application process for admission to Coker College:

1. Coker College Application for Admission with the signature page (PDF) signed and returned.
   
2. Official record of secondary school and college work in English. The World Education Services web site might be of help.
   
3. Official TOEFL or SAT test scores. The TOEFL exam is required for all international students except those whose native language is English. Information about this test can be found at many schools or at US Embassies, Consulates, or offices of the United States Information Service (USIS). If information is not available in the student's own country, the student can write to: TOEFL, Box 899, Princeton, NJ 08540, USA.
4. Proof of Citizenship

After your file is reviewed you will receive a letter stating your acceptance. If you are accepted, the following items are needed before the college can issue an I-20:

1. A completed and verified Foreign Student Certification of Finances Form (PDF) with proof of financial support.
2. Deposit
3. Immunization Record/Medical Profile (PDF)
4. Insurance Policy
5. I-20 Release Form
   

Coker requires a completed and verified Foreign Student Certification of Finances Form and proof of the financial ability for up to one year (i.e. a bank statement). The U.S. Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement requires that international students provide proof that the family or sponsor can pay the expenses of attending college in the U.S

Documents Required:

• Completed Coker College Application
  
• Official Academic Records (send to Worldwide Education Services)
  
• TOEFL and/or SAT Score
  
• Certification of Finances Form
  
• Deposit
  
• Immunization Record/Medical Profile
• I-20 Release Form
  

Helpful Forms:
Checklist of Requirements (PDF)
Explanation of Requirements (PDF)
Cost of Attendance (PDF)
Certification of Finances Form (PDF)
Immunization Record/Medcal Profile (PDF)

Helpful Links:
World Education Serices
TOEFL
College Board
U.S. Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement

All correspondence should be mail to:
Coker College
Office of Admissions
International Admissions Counselor
300 E. College Ave.
Hartsville, SC 29550 USA

Students applying for admission shall be notified of their status normally within three weeks after all of the above information has been received at Coker. However, a decision may be delayed pending the receipt of more information.