- 4 Year
- BIRMINGHAM, AL
Samford University
- grade B+Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- BIRMINGHAM, AL
- Rating 3.86 out of 5 781 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B
- Valuegrade B
- Diversitygrade B
- Campusgrade A
- Athleticsgrade B+
- Party Scenegrade C
- Professorsgrade A minus
- Locationgrade A minus
- Dormsgrade B
- Campus Foodgrade B minus
- Student Lifegrade A minus
- Safetygrade A
About
Thrive at the intersection of faith and learning.
Welcome to Samford University where you’ll learn how to strengthen your talents, delight in God’s world, study under professors who believe in you and use your gifts so that others may thrive.
Samford is one of the country’s leading Christian universities and offers undergraduate programs grounded in the liberal arts and nationally recognized graduate schools.
The Wall Street Journal ranks Samford 1st nationally for student engagement.
Samford enrolls 5,683 students in its 10 academic schools: arts, arts and sciences, business, divinity, education, health professions, law, nursing, pharmacy, and public health.
Samford fields 17 athletic teams that compete in the Southern Conference.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Football: ETSU Bucs vs. Samford Bulldogs
Seibert Stadium, Birmingham, Alabama OR ESPN+
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The third SoCon game of the year is expected to be a repeat of last year's slugfest.
Football: Furman Paladins vs. Samford Bulldogs
Seibert Stadium, Birmingham, Alabama OR ESPN+
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Our arch-rival comes to town. Last year's dominant win helped propel the Bulldogs to the SoCon championship. Wear your blue and red and scream loud.
Football: Samford Bulldogs at VMI Keydets
Alumni Memorial Field, Lexington, Virginia OR ESPN+
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Hitting the road for another Southern Conference matchup, Samford travels to lock helmets with the Keydets of Virginia Military Institute. We've always struggle on their turf. How will we fare this year?
Football: The Citadel vs. Samford Bulldogs
Seibert Stadium, Birmingham, Alabama or ESPN+
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Come to Samford to experience Homecoming, meet current and future students, and discover why this SoCon opponent can't figure out how to win in our house.
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Most Popular Majors
- Nursing120 Graduates
- Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences118 Graduates
- Health Service Preparatory Studies77 Graduates
- Marketing56 Graduates
- Business55 Graduates
- Journalism52 Graduates
- Finance44 Graduates
- Accounting38 Graduates
- Human Development35 Graduates
- Sport and Fitness Management30 Graduates
College of Health Sciences
Samford’s College of Health Sciences, a community of independent schools, works together to train students to become effective members of a collaborative practice team through an interdisciplinary approach. Explore your calling in many fields including nursing, pharmacy, communication sciences, physical therapy, sport administration, pre-medicine, and more.