Admissions
Thank you for your interest in United World College-USA!
- Are you a curious, thoughtful, idealistic person who cares deeply about the big problems the world faces today?
- Do you see things a bit differently than most of your peers do?
- Do you want to make a positive change and be active in your own world?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you would be a great fit for UWC.
Approximately 85% of our students receive financial assistance–we strive to admit all students regardless of their family financial situation. Students from the US may choose to be considered for a merit-based Davis scholarship to attend a UWC campus in the US or abroad.
UWC-USA students come from more than 90 countries, providing an international experience in the natural beauty of New Mexico. Most students applying to any UWC campus apply through their home country’s national committee. Please select your interest below.
There are three ways to apply:
Option 1
You are primarily interested in attending UWC-USA, with or without financial aid.
Are you a citizen of a country other than the US? If so, find your home country’s National Committee to learn how to apply.
*Applications for admission for the 2026/27 school year open July 1st
Option 2
You are flexible about which UWC campus you would like to attend, and you would like to be considered for financial aid.
Are you a citizen of a country other than the US? If so, find your home country’s National Committee to learn how to apply.
*Applications for admission for the 2026/27 school year open July 1st
Option 3
You are primarily interested in attending UWC abroad and you do not need financial aid.
Applying for admissions at UWC-USA (and the other UWC schools and colleges) is different than admissions at more traditional boarding schools. Students do not apply to individual campuses. Instead they apply through over 160 National Committees or through a global selection process managed by the International Office. Please review the following sections of this site to understand our unique admissions processes.
- Learn more about our Davis Scholarships and tuition and fees for UWC-USA.
- Many UWC-USA students attend a wide variety of colleges and universities around the world including some of the most prestigious schools. Learn more about university placement here.
“While at UWC I realized that true celebration of diversity doesn't always equal acceptance or even tolerance of the opinions, customs, and actions of others. It is more about constructively engaging - and sometimes disagreeing - with each other in an effort to fully understand where the other person is coming from.”
