Samford University SAT Scores

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Samford University is a test optional school meaning you are not required to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required". If you do elect to submit your SAT scores, the following information is helpful to understand how you compare with other applicants.

Average SAT Score 1195

The average composite SAT score for admitted Samford University freshman is 1195 out of 1600. For perspective, a 1195 is in the 76th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1100 to 1290

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1100 to 1290. The 75th percentile score is 1290 while the 25th percentile score is 1100.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by Samford University but we estimate it to be around a 1000 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 580

The average score for Samford University students on the math portion of the SAT is 580 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 530 and the 75th percentile score 630.

Average SAT Reading Score 615

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 570 to 660 and the average score for Samford University students is 615.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

22 percent of students submit SAT scores with their application to Samford University

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Samford University based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 83.9%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.84.

Can I get into Samford University with a 1290 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1290 or higher is very competitive at Samford University and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. You have an almost certain chance of acceptance with the probability 91% or higher.

Can I get into Samford University with a 1200 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1200 to 1280 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. Your chance of acceptance is very high, estimated about 84% to 90%.

Can I get into Samford University with a 1100 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1100 to 1190 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 73% to 84% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into Samford University with a 1000 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 1000 to 1090 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 72% chance of admission to Samford University. SAT scores below 1000 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Admission chances to Samford University by SAT score

SAT Score	Admission Chances
1600	99%
1590	99%
1580	99%
1570	99%
1560	98%
1550	98%
1540	98%
1530	98%
1520	98%
1510	98%
1500	98%
1490	97%
1480	97%
1470	97%
1460	97%
1450	97%
1440	96%
1430	96%
1420	96%
1410	96%
1400	95%
1390	95%
1380	95%
1370	94%
1360	94%
1350	94%
1340	93%
1330	93%
1320	92%
1310	92%
1300	91%
1290	91%
1280	90%
1270	90%
1260	89%
1250	88%
1240	88%
1230	87%
1220	86%
1210	85%
1200	84%
1190	84%
1180	83%
1170	82%
1160	81%
1150	79%
1140	78%
1130	77%
1120	76%
1110	75%
1100	73%
1090	72%
1080	71%
1070	69%
1060	68%
1050	66%
1040	65%
1030	63%
1020	62%
1010	60%
1000	58%