International Student Admission

Coker University has a very active international student population with representatives from over 20 countries. Coker provides assistance to international students during the visa application process as well as during their time spent studying at Coker University. Scholarships are available for international students to study at Coker; however, there are very few opportunities for work so students should be prepared to pay the majority of their costs.

English Language Proficiency Admission Requirement

Student must meet one of the following:

Be a citizen of one of the following countries: Australia, the Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, Trinidad & Tobago, the United Kingdom
Submit a TOEFL iBT® combined score of 66 or higher, completed no more than 24 months before the date the student plans to enroll, with no subtest score below 16
Submit an IELTS™ overall band score of 6.0 or higher, completed no more than 24 months before the date the student plans to enroll, with no subtest score below 5.0
Submit an English3 combined score of 64 or higher, completed no more than 24 months before the date the student plans to enroll, with no subtest score below 15
Graduate from a U.S. high school, following at least 4 consecutive semesters of attendance, no more than 12 months before the date the student plans to enroll

Transfer to Coker from another U.S. college or university with 24 transferable credits, excluding ESL courses, and a grade point average of 2.25 or higher in all non-ESL coursework attempted

International Freshmen

Freshmen seeking admission to Coker University must:

Request your high school guidance counselor or principal to send a copy of your high school transcript, including a notarized English translation if applicable. The transcript must show proof of graduation or its equivalent. A copy of the final official high school diploma must be on record.
Request that your SAT or ACT score be sent to Coker University by using our institutional code of 5112 for the SAT or 3844 for the ACT. We recommend at least an 18 ACT or 940 SAT in addition to meeting the English proficiency requirement listed above. This requirement applies to students who have graduated high school within the past five years.

Request your official English language proficiency test score be sent to Coker University.

International Transfer e Students

Students transferring to Coker from another college or university must:

Request your former high school to send a copy of your official high school transcript or send a copy of your diploma as proof of graduation. A copy of the final official high school diploma must be on record.
Request that the Registrar at each U.S. college attended or now attending i
send an official transcript of your college credit.
Request that all transcripts from universities outside of the U.S. be evaluated by a professional organization that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (www.naces.org/members.htm). Transfer credit will not be evaluated without course-‐by-‐course evaluation nor will entrance to any undergraduate or graduate program be considered by Coker University without this documentation.
Request your official English language proficiency test score be sent to Coker University.

Undergraduate students transferring fewer than 24 semester hours at a 2.25 will be required to meet admissions standards for an entering freshman for the undergraduate programs.

Student Visas

Coker University is authorized by the US Student and Exchange Visitors Program (SEVP), a division of the US Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS), to enroll non-immigrant students holding an F-1 student visa. In support of a student’s visa application, Coker will issue Form I-20: Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status, when all of the following conditions have been met:

The student has been accepted to Coker University and has paid all necessary deposits.
The student has satisfactorily demonstrated that he or she has sufficient liquid financial resources to pay the cost of attendance.
The student has demonstrated sufficient English language skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) to pursue college-level instruction delivered in English.

For students currently attending another U.S. high school, college or university, successful transfer of their current SEVIS record to Coker University.

Please note that an I-20 cannot be issued to students enrolling in an online program at Coker University.

Online & Graduate International Students

Students wishing to enroll in an online undergraduate or graduate program at Coker University are not eligible to receive a Form I-20 or to apply for a student visa to participate in a fully online program. Online students must meet all of the admission and English proficiency requirements outlined above in order to be considered for admission to any undergraduate or graduate program. Online international students will not need to certify sufficient liquid financial resources since they will not be issued a Form I-20.

Proof of English language proficiency requires that international students meet one of the following conditions:

Be a citizen of one of the following countries: Australia, the Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, Trinidad & Tobago, the United Kingdom
Submit a TOEFL iBT® combined score of 66 or higher, completed no more than 24 months before the date the student plans to enroll, with no subtest score below 16
Submit an IELTS™ overall band score of 6.0 or higher, completed no more than 24 months before the date the student plans to enroll, with no subtest score below 5.0
Submit an English3 overall score of 64.0 or higher, completed no more than 24 months before the date the student plans to enroll, with no subtest score below 15.0
Graduate from a U.S. high school and present an EBRW score of 450 or an ACT English score of 18

Transfer to Coker from another U.S. college or university with 24 transferable credits, excluding ESL courses, and a grade point average of 2.25 or higher in all non-ESL coursework attempted.

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

Deposits and Fees

In order to confirm attendance at Coker University, all students must submit a $50 non-refundable deposit to be considered enrolled or “Moved to Student”. Residential students are also required to submit an additional $150 deposit in addition to the $50 student deposit. In each semester of enrollment, international students are also required to pay a $100 administrative fee to assist with orientation and transportation.

Admission of Undocumented Students

Coker University will admit and enroll an undocumented student if:

The student meets all Admissions requirements including coursework from an accredited high school or college in the United States.
The student graduated from an accredited high school in the United States or received an official GED certificate.
The student’s high school grade point average, standardized test scores, and academic record meet the standards for freshman admission as established by the Faculty of Coker University.
The student is transferring to Coker from a regionally accredited institution and meets the standards for transfer admission as established by the Faculty of Coker University. The student’s transcript(s) will be evaluated in a manner consistent with all transfer credit evaluation.

The student provides proof of citizenship and is not a citizen of a country on the US State Department’s list of State Sponsors of Terrorism.

If an undocumented student is accepted for admission to Coker University, he or she is not eligible for State- or Federal-sponsored financial aid. Only institutional financial aid can be awarded.