Admissions & Financial Aid International

Wabash College has a long tradition of welcoming international students to campus. Approximately 900 men currently attend Wabash with more than 65 international students representing 13 different countries. Outside the United States, there are approximately 200 alumni living in 54 different countries.

Founded in 1832, Wabash College is a private liberal arts college for men located in Crawfordsville, Indiana. Wabash is dedicated to academic excellence and the development of leadership. The College’s mission is to teach men to think critically, act responsibly, lead effectively and live humanely. Wabash challenges its students academically as they build lasting relationships at one of the nation’s finest undergraduate colleges.

To learn more about wabash college, please fill out our request for information form

to apply to wabash college as an international student

1. Fill out either application

• Wabash College Online Application (there is no application fee for international students)
• Common App

2. Submit official copies of academic records

• Secondary school transcripts along with the International Secondary School Report completed by your counselor
• Most recent standardized test scores (ACT/SAT)
• TOEFL or IELTS (not required if English is first language or current language of instruction)
• Recommendations from two teachers (optional)

3. All non-US citizens must complete a Certification of Finances form.  This is required for issuance of an I-20 form for visa application

4. Applicants that wish to be considered for need-based financial aid must complete the International Student Financial Aid Application (no fee)

All of the above documents must be on record before an application is considered complete for review. 

Admissions Decision

Wabash admits students with a high level of demonstrated intellectual potential and an equally high level of achievement in the most rigorous academic program at their secondary school.  The admission decision is made following a thorough and thoughtful review of the student's completed file.  Priority consideration for admissions to the College, as well as review for scholarships and need-based award, is given to those students with a complete record on file by February 1.  Due to the high volume of applications, admissions decisions will be released by April 1. 

Scholarships & financial aid opportunities for international students

Trustee International Scholarships

Two merit-based scholarship awards covering total direct cost of four year attendance, including tuition, fees, and on-campus room and board are offered. Trustee scholarship awards are based on character, leadership and academic accomplishment as documented within the admissions application. Awards are renewable up to eight semesters and require satisfactory academic progress. All international students with a complete admissions application on record by February 15, 2017 will be reviewed for the Trustee Scholarship Awards.

Presidential International Scholarships

Merit-based scholarships ranging up to $25,000 per year are offered. All Presidential Scholarships are renewable up to eight semesters and require satisfactory academic progress. Presidential scholarships are awarded based on the overall strength of an applicant's record as documented within the admissions application. Applicants whose families demonstrate the ability to cover cost unmet by Wabash financial assistance will be given additional consideration. Priority is given to students with a complete admissions file on record by February 1, 2017.

Need-Based Financial Aid

Students must provide complete financial information (i.e., savings, investments, salaries, etc.) so that Wabash can best assess the student's financial need.  A typical need-based package may consist of a combination of campus employment and a very limited number of grants in addition to any need-based scholarships that may be awarded.  Travel expenses and summer expenses will not be covered by an aid award.  In order to be considered for admission and financial assistance, all applicants must be able to document the ability to provide for expenses not covered by even our best awards.