Samford University

Discover Samford University, a top-ranked Christian institution in Homewood, a suburb of Birmingham, AL. Explore our academic excellence, vibrant student life, and commitment to faith and service. (Institution self-description from the retained official homepage.)

• Môi trường quốc tếSamfordGlobal maintains important new international student information for obtaining and maintaining a VISA to study at Samford University. Enrolled students may contact SamfordGlobal with VISA-related questions. (international applicants/students; International Student Admission / VISA; source snapshot 2026-10-08). *Prices listed in the table are subject to change. Any student requesting an F or J visa to study at Samford is required to show proof of financial support for the estimated total cost by completing the International Student Financial form. (international applicants/students; International Student Admission / Tuition, Financial Aid and Scholarships; source snapshot 2026-10-08).

• Favorable admission will be offered to students with the following recommended scores: TOEFL: IBT: 90 or above Computer: 232 or above Paper: 575 or above *Samford’s test code for TOEFL is R1302 IELTS: 6.5 or above Duolingo: 120 or above (international applicants/students; undergraduate/first-year scope as stated below; International Student Admission / Undergraduate Admission Checklist; source snapshot 2026-10-08). English proficiency tests required if your high school courses were not taught in English Favorable admission will be offered to students with the following recommended scores: TOEFL: IBT: 90 or above Computer: 232 or above Paper: 575 or above *Samford’s test code for TOEFL is R1302 IELTS: 6.5 or above Duolingo: 120 or above (international applicants/students; undergraduate/first-year scope as stated below; International Student Admission / Undergraduate Admission Checklist; source snapshot 2026-10-08). English proficiency test scores* English proficiency tests required if your high school courses were not taught in English Favorable admission will be offered to students with the following recommended scores: TOEFL: IBT: 90 or above Computer: 232 or above Paper: 575 or above *Samford’s test code for TOEFL is R1302 IELTS: 6.5 or above Duolingo: 120 or above (international applicants/students; undergraduate/first-year scope as stated below; International Student Admission / Undergraduate Admission Checklist; source snapshot 2026-10-08).
• Official transcripts (translated to English) If your courses were not taught in English, you may also be required to provide a third-party evaluation. Samford currently accepts course evaluations through the following providers: WES – World Education Services TEC – The Evaluation Company ECE – Education Credential Evaluators Transfer applicants: Samford requires official college transcripts to be sent directly from every postsecondary institution where the applicant was enrolled. We will accept transcripts electronically via E-script and Docufide. Applicants who have earned 24 or more college credits are not required to submit a high school transcript. Applicants with less than 24 college credits are required to submit a final high school transcript that documents secondary school completion date. Academic recommendation Official ACT/SAT scores* $50 application fee Official government-issued identification (passport, visa) Identity verification English proficiency test scores* English proficiency tests required if your high school courses were not taught in English Favorable admission will be offered to students with the following recommended scores: TOEFL: IBT: 90 or above Computer: 232 or above Paper: 575 or above *Samford’s test code for TOEFL is R1302 IELTS: 6.5 or above Duolingo: 120 or above (international applicants/students; undergraduate/first-year scope as stated below; includes transfer-specific conditions below; International Student Admission / Undergraduate Admission Checklist; source snapshot 2026-10-08).

Residence Hall Application (for residential students) (international applicants/students; International Student Admission / Admitted Student Enrollment Checklist; source snapshot 2026-10-08).

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