Samford University SAT Scores

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1175

The average composite SAT score for admitted Samford University freshman is 1175 out of 1600. For perspective, a 1175 is in the 73rd percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1080 to 1270

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1080 to 1270. The 75th percentile score is 1270 while the 25th percentile score is 1080.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by Samford University but we estimate it to be around a 980 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 575

The average score for Samford University students on the math portion of the SAT is 575 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 530 and the 75th percentile score 620.

Average SAT Reading Score 600

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 550 to 650 and the average score for Samford University students is 600.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

26 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 83.3%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.84.

Can I get into Samford University with a 1270 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1270 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 90% or higher.

Can I get into Samford University with a 1180 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1180 to 1260 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. Your chance of acceptance is very high, estimated about 83% to 90%.

Can I get into Samford University with a 1080 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1080 to 1170 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 72% to 83% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into Samford University with a 980 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 980 to 1070 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 71% chance of admission to Samford University. SAT scores below 980 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Admission chances to Samford University by SAT score

SAT Score	Admission Chances
1600	99%
1590	99%
1580	99%
1570	99%
1560	99%
1550	98%
1540	98%
1530	98%
1520	98%
1510	98%
1500	98%
1490	98%
1480	97%
1470	97%
1460	97%
1450	97%
1440	97%
1430	96%
1420	96%
1410	96%
1400	96%
1390	95%
1380	95%
1370	95%
1360	94%
1350	94%
1340	94%
1330	93%
1320	93%
1310	92%
1300	92%
1290	91%
1280	91%
1270	90%
1260	90%
1250	89%
1240	88%
1230	88%
1220	87%
1210	86%
1200	85%
1190	84%
1180	83%
1170	83%
1160	82%
1150	80%
1140	79%
1130	78%
1120	77%
1110	76%
1100	75%
1090	73%
1080	72%
1070	71%
1060	69%
1050	68%
1040	66%
1030	65%
1020	63%
1010	62%
1000	60%