University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for Samford University?

Samford University says favourable admission will be offered to international undergraduates with a Duolingo English Test score of 120 or above. The same page recommends IELTS 6.5 or above and TOEFL iBT 90. The test is required only if your high school courses were not taught in English.
  • Guide updated · 31 October 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026

Samford Duolingo levels

From Samford's international students admission page.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Undergraduate120 (recommended)Required only if high school was not taught in English

How Samford handles Duolingo scores

Samford presents its figures as recommended scores for favourable admission rather than hard cut-offs. English proficiency scores form part of the undergraduate application checklist.

The page gives no Duolingo validity period, subscore rule or sending instructions.

For comparison, the same international page recommends IELTS 6.5 or above.

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If your Duolingo score is below Samford's level

The page does not describe conditional admission or an English pathway. Because the figures are recommendations, contact admissions about how a lower score would be considered.

Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Samford programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does Samford need?+

Samford recommends 120 or above for favourable admission.

Is Samford's Duolingo score a hard minimum?+

The page describes it as a recommended score.

Who needs an English test for Samford?+

Applicants whose high school courses were not taught in English.

What IELTS score does Samford recommend?+

6.5 or above.

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