Admission Requirements
1. Application for Admission
(No fee is required.) You may apply online or download a paper application.
2. Passport
Copy of photo page of current passport.
3. Please send the following:
- High school transcripts
- High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary studies (for those who have completed secondary studies at the time of application)
- National exam scores
- College or university transcripts, if applicable
A professional transcript evaluation may be required. This will be at the cost of the applicant.
4. English Language
Evidence of English language proficiency is required. Hesston College accepts these minimum scores:
Restricted Intermediate Level Admission
32 - Internet Based TOEFL (iBT)
4.5 - International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
75 - DuoLingo
Pre-2 - STEP EIKEN test
24 - Pearson Test of English (PTE)
Successful completion of Level 4 at an ELS Language Center
Restricted Advanced Level Admission
41 - Internet Based TOEFL (iBT)
5 - International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
90 - DuoLingo
2 - STEP EIKEN test
30 - Pearson Test of English (PTE)
Successful completion of Level 7 at an ELS Language Center
Unrestricted Admission
61 - Internet Based TOEFL (iBT)
6 - International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
100 - DuoLingo
2A or higher - STEP EIKEN test
40 - Pearson Test of English (PTE)
Successful completion of Level 9 at an ELS Language Center
1075 - GTEC Japan
Hesston College waives the English proficiency test score requirement in the following situations:
- Student is a native English speaker
- Student attended a U.S. high school*
- Student attended a high school or university in which all classes were taught in English*
Items marked with an asterisk (*) meet acceptance requirement but an Institutional English proficiency test will be required on arrival for class placement. There is no charge to the student for this test.
5. Phone or Video
A phone or video interview may be required.
6. Financial Resources
Evidence of adequate financial resources (bank statement, letter, etc.), which shows the availability of funds for a minimum of the first year of study at Hesston College. Additionally, any sponsors involved supporting a student financially will be required to provide the Hesston College International Admissions office a letter of financial commitment to the student.
7. Payment
Advance payment (deposit) may be required.
Application Deadline
The deadline is June 2, 2025 for fall 2024 admission. You are advised to apply as early as possible, especially if you are seeking financial aid.
After Admission is Granted
You will receive an I-20 form from Hesston College so you can apply for a student visa from the nearest United States consulate. In some cases, an advance payment will be required before the I-20 is sent. Visa application deadline is July 21, 2025.
Enrollment Stage
You will obtain your visa and complete a payment of at least half of the amount due for the first semester to maintain your I-20.
Travel Arrangements
Make arrangements to fly to Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport in Wichita, Kansas. The Wichita airport code is ICT. Notify international admissions of your travel plans so someone from the college can meet you at the airport. Arrive August 10, 2025, in time for orientation.
Housing
Students under the age of 24 live on campus. Many fun-filled opportunities exist for students including concerts, dances, movies, roller skating and athletic events. Use of alcohol, tobacco and drugs is prohibited on campus.
During Christmas and other extended holidays, you may live in homes with families. International admissions will make these arrangements.