Samford is a global community with students from 29 countries. We offer support from the application process and throughout your Samford experience. You will find information below on the application checklist, activities at Samford and more.
Undergraduate Applicant (Freshman)
- Completed International Undergraduate Application
- $50 application fee
- Official government documentation (passport, visa)
- Documentation for financial support (bank statement, minimum balance $50,260)
- Translated and notarized transcript
- If your high school courses were not taught in English
- Personal essay
- Letter of recommendation
- ACT/SAT scores (student may request waiver)
English Proficiency
- 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/TOEFL iBT: Samford’s test code for TOEFL is R1302.- iBT: 90 or above
- Computer: 232 or above
- Paper: 575 or above
- IELTS: 6.5 or above
- Duolingo: 120 or above
- Favorable admission will be offered to students with the following recommended scores
Undergraduate Applicant (Transfer)
- Completed International Undergraduate Application
- $50 application fee
- Official government documentation (passport, visa)
- Documentation for financial support (bank statement, minimum balance $50,260)
- Transcripts
- Students who intend to transfer 24 or more credit hours are not required to submit a high school transcript.
- Students with less than 24 college level credit hours are required to submit a high school transcript. Should any high school study be done abroad, a translated and notarized high school transcript is required.
- If your high school courses were not taught in English
- Personal essay
- Letter of recommendation
- ACT/SAT scores (student may request waiver)
English Proficiency
- 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/TOEFL iBT: Samford’s test code for TOEFL is R1302.- iBT: 90 or above
- Computer: 232 or above
- Paper: 575 or above
- IELTS: 6.5 or above
- Duolingo: 120 or above
- Favorable admission will be offered to students with the following recommended scores
Tuition, Financial Aid and Scholarships
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees (includes International Student Fees) | $40,350 |
| Room and Board | $14,743 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses: Health Insurance + Books | $3,801 |
*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.
2024-2025 Undergraduate Estimated Cost of Attendance
Scholarship Opportunities
International students at Samford can apply for scholarships. Once you apply to Samford, you can apply for scholarships.
Coming to the USA for a Visit?
Add Samford as part of your trip to the U.S. You can tour the campus, meet with a professor in your program of interest and talk with your Admission Counselor. Schedule your visit.
