The mission of Bethune-Cookman University is to educate a diverse community of learners to become responsible, productive citizens and solution seekers through the promotion of faith, scholarship, creative endeavors, leadership, and service. Each applicant is evaluated individually based on their academic performance at the high school and/or college level. 

A student is considered an international student if they were born outside of the United States and does not currently hold a permanent resident card.

Disclosure Statement: The student must disclose all institutions attended will constitute falsification of information and will result in denial of the student's application. 

International students are encouraged to apply early! 

Satisfying the minimum requirement for admissions does not guarantee admissions.

Candidates must submit the following credentials:

1. A completed application.
2. While there is no stated minimum test score, candidates should have achieved scores near the national averages of college-bound students. 
   • Minimum requirement grade point average: 2.5.
3. SAT or ACT scores. These are not required for acceptance; however, to be considered for an Academic Scholarship, they are required for consideration.
   • Test scores should be forwarded directly to the University by using Bethune-Cookman’s CEEB code number: 5061; ACT code number: 0720.
   • Mimimum requirement SAT score: 810 (new) or 1110 (old); ACT score: 15.
4. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score if the applicant’s first language is not English. The University may consider a waiver of this requirement if the applicant has completed significant academic coursework in English.
   • Minimum TOEFL score: 79-80.
   • Contact TOEFL or call (609) 881-7100 for information on the test.
5. A translation and evaluation of all secondary and college academic credentials from a service such as:
   • World Education Services (212-966-6311)
   • Josef Silny and Associates (305-273-1616)
   • Educational Credential Evaluators (414-289-3400)
   • SpanTran: The Evaluation Company (305-749-0333)
   • Global Credential Evaluators, Inc. (301-421-4581)

All postsecondary students with fewer than 28 transferable credits must also submit an evaluation of high school transcripts, ACT, or SAT scores directly to Bethune-Cookman University prior to consideration. For more information on these examinations, please contact the testing companies directly.

• The American College Testing (ACT) (319-337-1448)
• The College Board (SAT) (609-771-7600)

If admitted, applicants will be asked to provide a financial statement documenting verified sources of adequate financial resources required for attendance. Students will receive the I-20 Immigration Form after they have been accepted for admission and submitted the financial resources form.

For any questions, please contact the Coordinator of International Student Services at (386) 481-2611.