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Samford University SAT Scores

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SAT scores needed to get into Samford University

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%
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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.