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Samford University Score Requirements
Samford University reports an average SAT score of 1158, with a 25th percentile of 1070 and a 75th percentile of 1260. The average ACT score is 25, ranging from a 25th percentile of 23 to a 75th percentile of 29. For English language proficiency, the average TOEFL score is 90, while the average IELTS score is 6.5, and the average Duolingo score is 120, with all minimum scores matching the averages. The unweighted GPA average stands at 3.88, and testing is test-optional, with 27% of students submitting SAT scores and 66% submitting ACT scores.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Samford University's unweighted GPA for undergraduate admissions has an average of 3.88. Specific data for the 25th and 75th percentiles of both weighted and unweighted GPAs is not disclosed. This indicates that the typical admitted student maintains a strong academic record.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1070-1260
Average: 1158
Submitting SAT: 27%
Math: 520-610
Reading: 550-650
Samford University has an average SAT score of 1158. The 25th percentile score is 1070, while the 75th percentile score is 1260. In the math component, the 25th percentile is 520 and the 75th percentile is 610. For the evidence-based reading and writing (ERW) section, the 25th percentile score is 550 and the 75th percentile score is 650. Additionally, 27% of students submitted SAT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsACT Requirements
23-29
Average: 25
Submitting ACT: 66%
Math: 20-27
English: 22-30
Reading: -
Science: -
Samford University has an average ACT score of 25, with the 25th percentile at 23 and the 75th percentile at 29. In terms of individual components, the 25th percentile for math is 20 and for English is 22, while the 75th percentile for math is 27 and for English is 30. The university reports that 66% of students submit their ACT scores as part of their applications. Data for the reading and science components is not disclosed.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
90-90
Average: 90
Minimum: 90
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Samford University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 90 for undergraduate admissions, with an average score of 90. The score range is consistent, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles also at 90. Specific component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Samford University allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions, meaning that they consider the highest scores from different test sections across multiple test dates. This can benefit applicants by giving them the opportunity to showcase their best performance on standardized tests.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Allowed
Samford University is test optional, meaning applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. It also allows self-reporting of scores, which enables students to share their results without official documentation initially. Of applicants, 27% choose to submit SAT scores, while 66% submit ACT scores; the total exceeds 100% because some students submit both.
More DetailsIB Requirements
30-35
Average: 33
Samford University has an average IB score of 33, with the 25th percentile at 30 and the 75th percentile at 35. Recommended higher-level subjects include English A (Lang & Lit), Biology, Chemistry, and Math AA, while standard-level recommended subjects are Psychology and Social and cultural anthropology.
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