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Overview |
Samford University | |||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | |||
| Setting | Large Suburban | |||
| Enrollment | 5,682 | |||
| 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) | $35,750 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,750 | |||
| Room & Board | $11,264 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $31,803 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,711 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% |
Admission |
Samford University | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 4,337 | |||
| Admitted | 3,611 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 27% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | |||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | |||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Samford University | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | |||
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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 | |||
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| % Men | 32% | |||
| % Women | 68% | |||
| 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 | |||
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| % In-State | 25% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | |||
Campus |
Samford University | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | |||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/