Divine Word College
ESL Program
Epworth, IA
Divine Word College is the only English-language program currently in our Epworth listings, independent or university-run.
- Location
- Epworth, IA
- School-reported weekly class load
- Not confirmed
- Accreditation
- CEA site 1588
- Can issue a Form I-20
- SEVP match: Divine Word College, SEVP OMA214F00252000. Confirm this course’s I-20 eligibility with the school.
- Record date
The record date describes our overall review, not a new verification of every field. A source link alone does not confirm current terms.
- Tuition: School source available; current terms not independently recheckedView source
- Weekly class load: No school source recorded for this detail
- Start dates: No school source recorded for this detail
Divine Word College tuition and fees
| Option | Length | Class load/week | Tuition | Listed total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time, 8-week term | 8 weeks | $3,500 | ||
| Full-time summer, 6-week term | 6 weeks | $1,900 |
Program details to confirm
The college publishes $3,500 for an eight-week full-time term and $1,900 for the distinct six-week full-time summer term in 2026–2027; both rates are also listed for 2027–2028. The part-time eight-week rate is $175 per contact hour, not necessarily a 60-minute clock hour. The page separately lists a $25 nonrefundable application charge, $535 in administrative fees (including SEVIS and I-20), $75 books per term, and $25 each for student activities and technology per term; confirm which apply to your enrollment. On-campus room and board and any required medical insurance are outside the tuition rows.
Do you need a visa for this program?
For this course at Divine Word College, a weekly hour count does not by itself establish permission to study as a visitor. Language training generally uses the student route; the visitor exception is limited to a short recreational, non-credit course during a tourist visit. Confirm the actual course and your circumstances before booking.
Review visa questionsHow this compares
At $438 a week this is number 74 of the 96 programs whose tuition we have confirmed, cheaper than 22 of the others, against a median of $319. The nearest few:
- American English Institute$424
- UConn American English Language Institute (UCAELI)$433
- Divine Word College$438
- Minnesota English Language Program$455
- USC International Academy$464
Before you apply to Divine Word College
Check the exact course and intake with the school before paying. Our listing does not submit an application or confirm an offer of admission.
- Ask for the next available start date and application deadline.
- Ask about entry age, English-level placement and any course-specific requirements.
- Ask for the application charge and every mandatory fee in writing.
- Ask what housing is available, its total cost and the commute to your actual classroom.
- Read the cancellation and refund terms before making a payment.
- If you need F-1 status, ask whether this campus and this exact course can issue a Form I-20. A school-level SEVP match does not establish course eligibility.
Choosing within Epworth
This is the only English-language program currently in our Epworth listings. Our directory may not include every local option; ask about alternatives and transfer conditions before committing. Iowa has 2 in total.
Accreditation
Accredited by the CEA, site 1588, next reviewed August 2027. CEA is recognized by the US Department of Education. Accreditation and SEVP certification are separate checks; confirm the specific campus and course’s I-20 eligibility with the school. Checked against the Commission's own list, 8 September 2026.
Not confirmed in our record
- class hours a week and how the school counts them
- term start dates
Common questions
How much does Divine Word College cost?
$438 a week, calculated from the $3,500 published for its 8-week "Full-time, 8-week term". School source dated September 8, 2026; confirm current prices and conditions with the school.
Do you need an F-1 visa to study at Divine Word College?
For a course at Divine Word College, a weekly hour count does not by itself establish permission to study as a visitor. Language training generally uses the student route; the visitor exception is limited to a short recreational, non-credit course during a tourist visit. Confirm the actual course and your circumstances before booking.
Is Divine Word College accredited?
Yes, accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation as site 1588, next reviewed August 2027. CEA is recognized by the US Department of Education. SEVP certification and I-20 eligibility require a separate check.