International students must submit the following materials to the Office of Admission, Albertson College, 2112 Cleveland Blvd., Caldwell, Idaho 83605:
- An application for admission.
- A $50 non-refundable paper application fee or $20 online application fee. Send check or money order only, made payable to Albertson College.
- An official high school transcript that includes all work from the 9th grade to the date of application (see note on official transcripts below). Upon graduation, a final transcript must be submitted. GED scores may be presented in lieu of an official high school record provided the average score is 500 with no sub-score below 450.
- Transcripts of any college work completed.
(Note on official transcripts: Transcripts are official only when mailed directly from the issuing institution to the Admission Office.) - Guidance counselor and/or teacher evaluations.
- A one-to two-page essay/personal statement on one of four topics listed on the application.
International applicants are also required to submit one of the following official test scores:
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) minimum paper based score of 550 and minimum computer based score of 213;
- IELTS minimum score of 5.5;
or
the MELAB minimum score of 80;
or
the ACT or SAT exam.
Similar English proficiency tests may also be accepted if deemed appropriate by the Admission Committee. International students will also be requested to submit a writing sample to the English Department for evaluation prior to enrollment in English 101.
Students must provide evidence of adequate financial resources, as well as a $2,000 tuition deposit, before Form I-20 will be issued. Students who fail to meet the English language requirement may enroll in an ESL Language Center at another institution.
Proficiency certification by ESL meets the English language requirement for admission. Because of laws and regulations involving international students, the college encourages early applications.
International applicants are encouraged to visit our website at www.collegeofidaho.edu for additional information regarding the application process. Applications can easily be downloaded from the site or they can be requested by mail or email. For more information please contact the Director of International Recruiting at admission@albertson.edu.