International Applicants

Sattler College welcomes applications from international students for fall entrance. This page describes the application requirements for international students.

Coming to the United States to study is an exciting possibility. It is important to remember that there are many steps to complete before you can plan your arrival. This page will help you know exactly what steps you will need to complete to be successful. Please remember that some of these steps will take a few weeks or more to complete. In order to allow for appropriate processing time, we require all international applications to be submitted by April 1, 2025.

Below is an overview of the admissions process for international applicants:

1. Complete and submit the online application (Apply Now!). The online application will ask you to upload the following:
   1. Evidence of completing secondary school such as a certificate or diploma or national exam results.
   2. One application essay.
   3. College entrance exam results. We accept ACT, SAT, or the Classic Learning Test (CLT). (See below for details.)
   4. English Proficiency Scores. (See below for details.)
2. Complete an admissions interview (required for all applicants).

Once you’re accepted:

1. Pay your Sattler confirmation deposit.
2. Submit proof of financial ability and then we will issue your I-20. 
3. Pay the SEVIS fee.
4. Apply for a student visa (F1) and schedule your visa interview.

When you are issued a student visa, make your travel arrangements.

Standardized Test Scores

Applicants must submit results of standardized tests such as the American College Test (ACT), the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), SAT subject tests, or the Classic Learning Test (CLT). Applicants are urged to apply for and take one of these tests well in advance of the semester for which they seek admission. If an applicant has already completed at least two semesters of undergraduate education (equivalent to 24 college credits), the applicant is not required to submit test scores, but may be asked to do so to further demonstrate academic readiness.

Use the following information to submit official test scores to the Admissions office:

1. SAT code: 7570
2. ACT code: 7938
3. CLT: Select Sattler College from CLT’s list of schools.

English Language Requirement

If English was not an official language in your home country and if you have studied at an institution where English is not the primary language of instruction we require you to demonstrate a current level of English proficiency by achieving the required minimum scores on one of the following tests:

1. Duolingo English Test: 110
2. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT: 74+
3. International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.5+ and a score of at least “high advanced” on the writing proficiency portion of the test
4. Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 50+

If you are from a country where English is an official language or have studied extensively at an institution in which English was the primary language of instruction, no additional proof of English proficiency is required for admission evaluation.

Document Evaluation

If you attended a high school or college outside of the United States, your transcript must be evaluated through a NACES-approved agency. You cannot be admitted to Sattler College if we do not receive verification of your documents.

Sattler College has partnered with TEC (The Evaluation Company, previously known as SpanTran) to provide evaluations at a discounted rate. You are responsible for paying the cost of the evaluation. Click here to complete your TEC Evaluation. TEC will guide you through the entire process.

You will need the following to complete the TEC evaluation:

1. A scan of your transcripts in their original language.
2. A scan of any diplomas/degree certificates you earned in their original language.
3. Certified English translations of your documents (If you do not have translations, TEC can also translate your documents for an additional fee. See the Translation section of this application for more details).
4. A scan of your passport, driver’s license, national identification card, or similar.
5. Credit/debit card for payment. TEC accepts all major credit and debit cards (Visa, American Express, MasterCard, etc.).

If you have already completed a transcript evaluation through another NACES-approved agency, please request a copy of that evaluation to be sent to admissions@sattler.edu.

TEC Instructions

TEC has created a custom application for Sattler College that will make sure you select the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate. 

How to submit document evaluations through TEC:

1. Click here to create an account. 
2. Follow the prompts to submit your documents for review.
3. Pay the fee to complete your submission.

International Student Resources

If you are an international student, check out our international student resources page for more information regarding what you need to attend Sattle