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
  • $40 application fee
  • Official government documentation (passport, visa)
  • Documentation for financial support (bank statement, minimum balance $50,260)
  • Translated and notarized transcript
  • 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

Undergraduate Applicant (Transfer)

  • Completed International Undergraduate Application
  • $40 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

Tuition, Financial Aid and Scholarships

Estimated Cost of Attendance for International Students 2024-2025
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.

2023-2024 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.

Payment Plan Options

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.

Student Life at Samford