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Overview

Samford University
Location Birmingham, AL
Setting Large Suburban
Enrollment 5,791
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking #213
Religious Affiliation Baptist
Status Non-profit
Website samford.edu
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Costs

Samford University
Tuition (In State) $37,144
Tuition (Out of State) $37,144
Room & Board $12,160
Avg Net Price $32,176
Avg Grant Aid $21,758
% Receiving Grant Aid 100%

Admission

Samford University
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 4,541
Admitted 3,734
Acceptance Rate 82.2%
Enrolled % 28.9%
Avg High School GPA 3.84
Typical High School Grades A-
Admissions Standards Challenging
Applicant Competition
ACT Range 23/29
SAT Range 1070/1260
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline May 1, 2025

Academics

Samford University
Student to Faculty Ratio 14:1
Popular Majors
  • Business (20%)
  • Health Professions (14%)
  • Education (11%)
  • Work and Family Studies (8%)
  • Communication (6%)

Outcomes

Samford University
Graduation Rate 70%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $57,400
Making Student Loan Payments 77%
Median Student Loan Debt $22,500
Median Loan Payment $232

Diversity

Samford University
% Men 11%
% Women 23%
Racial Diversity Very Low
HBCU No
% White 81%
% Black 7%
% Hispanic 5%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 2%
% International 3%
% Unknown Race 1%

Students

Samford University
% In-State 23%
% Out-of-State 77%

Campus

Samford University
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes Yes
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/