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Samford University

Birmingham, Alabama

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Overview

Enrollment

5,758
Samford University overview
Location Birmingham, Alabama
Online samford.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Religious Affiliation Baptist
Samford University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Located in Birmingham, Alabama, Samford University is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs.   The school has a religious affiliation with the Baptist faith. In the most recent statistical year 4,217 prospective students applied, and 3,537 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 920 enrolled in the school.  5,490 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 268 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $34,410 plus fees of $950. Samford University is ranked 171 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

8/10

Overall

7/10

Academics

8/10

Resources

8/10

Outcomes

7/10

Value

Samford University is rated within the top 28% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Samford University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Difficult
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SAT 1100/1290
ACT 23/29
GPA 3.84

Applications Accepted

83.9% 
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Applications Due May 1, 2024
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $40

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$34,410
Costs for Samford University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,000
Other Fees$950
Room and Board $11,260
Budget for Other Expenses$4,894
Total One Year Cost$52,514

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$57,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

70% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Samford University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 20%
Health Professions 14%
Education 11%
Work and Family Studies 8%
Communication 6%

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