Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Birmingham, Alabama |
| Online | samford.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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.
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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
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Rankings
Rankings for Samford University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#171 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#131 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Colleges in Alabama
#1 in Best Private Colleges in Alabama
#329 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Value Colleges in Alabama
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1100/1290 |
| ACT | 23/29 |
| GPA | 3.84 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $40 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| 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 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 20% |
| Health Professions | 14% |
| Education | 11% |
| Work and Family Studies | 8% |
| Communication | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=102049 IPEDS survey data for Samford University.
Current students may use the Samford University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.