- AcademicsA-
- ValueA
- DiversityB
- CampusB+
- AthleticsB+
- Party SceneB
- ProfessorsA-
- LocationB+
- DormsB+
- Campus FoodC
- Student LifeB+
- SafetyB+
Samford University is ...
Private not-for-profit, Baptist
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-AA
Athletic Conference
Southern Conference
Address
800 Lakeshore Drive
Birmingham, AL 35229
Website
Samford University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
60%
SAT Range
1010-1235
ACT Range
23-29
Application Fee
$40
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Application Website
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Test Scores and GPA for Samford University
Cost
Net Price
$27,306/ year
National
$15,431Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Academics
Professors
A-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
12:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 94%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.51 responses
- 68%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.50 responses
- 62%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.50 responses
Majors
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
2,915Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
3%
Pell Grant
14%
Varsity Athletes
11%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
86%
Poll
- 62%
- of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.52 responses
Poll
- 56%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.66 responses
After Samford University
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$45,800/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
66%
National
47%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%- 94%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.34 responses
Samford University Reviews
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I am Greek, so I'm a little biased, but I love Greek Life! We have a really good Greek Life Office and lots of programs and activities. There are now 6 sororities and 5 fraternities, everyone has a house except for one newer fraternity and the new sorority. The greek housing is pretty nice, it's not on the state school level, but it's nicer than most of the other dorms on campus. From my experience, being Greek doesn't mean that I am only friends with my sorority sisters, yes I spend a lot of time with them and I love them, but my "friend group" has only two other greeks in it, the rest are independents. Being Greek at Samford doesn't define you, you are given the choice to make it what you want to.
If I could go back to my senior year of high school I would not pick any other college. I am going into my Junior year and still having the best experience. I picked Samford because it is a small Christian college with a great nursing program. Samford amazes me daily with the community it brings. The people make Samford what it is. They are friendly to everyone and great people to learn and grow with making lifelong friends. Also, the academics do not disappoint. School is hard but the faulty make it worth it. The professors are genuinely caring to their students and what the best for them as a person. Another great addition is the proximity to Birmingham. Birmingham is only about 10 minutes away from Samford and it is always fun being a tourist in my own town. There is always something new to discover in Birmingham and a fun way to get off campus every once in awhile to explore. One thing I would like to see change is the food and library hours.
Overall, I have enjoyed my experience at Samford. The classes have been small, so the professors can really work personally with you. They are challenging and it is definitely not easy to earn an A in most classes. The campus is absolutely gorgeous and it is great to look at. I love the fact that faith is taken extremely seriously in most activities and classes. However, I do not like the fact that there is barely any diversity on campus, and that there is a certain "type" of person that has to attend Samford. Most people are wealthy white people who have been spoiled their whole lives, and Samford continues to spoil them. Coming from a white, middle class family, this can be suffocating and sometimes makes me doubt my decision in attending this school. It is not a good feeling to be compared to everybody else because of your car or because you did not go to a private school. I cannot say that I am completely happy with my experience at Samford.