Undergraduate Admission Checklist
- Undergraduate admission application
- Personal essay
- 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
- TOEFL:
- Favorable admission will be offered to students with the following recommended scores:
- English proficiency tests required if your high school courses were not taught in 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:
*Samford’s test code for TOEFL is R1302
- IELTS: 6.5 or above
- Duolingo: 120 or above
Admitted Student Enrollment Checklist
Admitted undergraduate students ready to enroll at Samford can secure their space in the entering class by submitting their Decision Response Form and $300 enrollment deposit by the stated enrollment deadline.
The enrollment process includes, but is not limited to, the following checklist:
- Residence Hall Application (for residential students)
- Housing Contract (for residential students)
- Registration for Bulldog Days New Student Orientation
- Financial Affidavit and financial support documentation
- Immunization Forms
- Health Insurance
- Registration for Samford Immigration Check-in Day
- Pre-Orientation Survey
- FERPA Agreement
VISA
SamfordGlobal 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.
Tuition, Financial Aid and Scholarships
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees (includes International Student Fees) | $44,040 |
| Room and Board | $15,380 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses: Health Insurance + Books | $5,000 |
*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.
Scholarship Opportunities
International applicants are invited to apply for scholarships.
Need-Based Aid
International applicants who demonstrate need through the FAFSA (or CSS Profile, if ineligible to submit a FAFSA) may be eligible for additional need-based aid opportunities.
Life at Samford
SamfordGlobal
The SamfordGlobal Office promotes international education and intercultural understanding; enriching the academic and cultural environment of Samford University by facilitating the exchange of people and ideas and collaborating with faculty and staff to make international opportunities accessible for all Samford students.
Samford’s commitment to providing international programs to its students stems from the school’s mission to nurture persons in the development of intellect, creativity, faith and personhood.
Student Life
Student Life at Samford offers endless possibilities. Making the decision to enroll at Samford University means being immersed in a vibrant community that offers hundreds of student clubs and organizations.
Birmingham, Alabama
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Explore our vibrant campus, nestled in a city renowned for its rich cultural heritage, diverse dining, wide range of shopping opportunities and crowd-gathering sports. Discover first-hand why Samford offers an exceptional academic environment within a thriving community.
