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Samford University

#2 in Best Value Colleges in Alabama
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 716 reviews
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    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Value
      A
    3. Diversity
      B
    4. Campus
      A-
    5. Athletics
      B+
    6. Party Scene
      C+
    7. Professors
      B+
    8. Location
      B+
    9. Dorms
      B
    10. Campus Food
      C+
    11. Student Life
      A-
    12. Safety
      B+
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    About Samford University...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FCS
    Athletic Conference
    Southern Conference
    Address
    800 Lakeshore Drive
    Birmingham, AL 35229
    Website
    samford.edu
    Compare to Other Colleges
    From Samford University

    Find your strength and purpose at Alabama's #1 university in rankings by Forbes Inc. and The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education.

    Founded in 1841, Samford is the 87th-oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. U.S. News & World Report ranks Samford 3rd among regional universities in the South.

    Samford enrolls 5,509 students from 45 states and 30 countries in its 10 academic units: arts, arts and sciences, business, divinity, education, health professions, law, nursing, pharmacy, and public health.

    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

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Acceptance Rate
    83%
    SAT Range
    1080-1280
    ACT Range
    23-29
    Application Fee
    $40
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    Yes

    Cost

    Net Price
    $30,017/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $14,879/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    98%

    Academics

    Professors
    B+
    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
    65%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.54 responses
    61%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.54 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Nursing
      115 Graduates
    • Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
      92 Graduates
    • Business
      53 Graduates
    • Health Service Preparatory Studies
      41 Graduates
    • Marketing
      40 Graduates
    • Finance
      39 Graduates
    • Human Development
      38 Graduates
    • Journalism
      38 Graduates
    • Education
      36 Graduates
    • Accounting
      27 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    3,266Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    107
    Undergrads Over 25
    3%
    Pell Grant
    13%
    Varsity Athletes
    11%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 30 responses
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    • Friendly
      30%
    • Passionate
      23%
    • Dedicated
      20%
    • Focused
      10%
    • Sleep-deprived
      10%
    • Boring and Weird
      7%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    96%
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    Poll
    59%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.56 responses
    Poll
    56%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.70 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 32 responses
    Report
    • Community
      53%
    • Small
      22%
    • Family
      9%
    • Encouraging
      6%
    • Bad
      3%
    • Laid-back
      3%
    • Strict
      3%

      After College

      Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
      $49,900/ year
      National
      $33,028
      Graduation Rate
      76%
      National
      49%
      Employed 2 Years After Graduation
      94%
      National
      83%
      94%
      of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.34 responses
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      Samford University Reviews

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      Samford is amazing, the campus is great and surrounding community makes it even better. The academics can be challenging but for the most part professors are there to help you succeed and bend their schedules for students. There are plenty of activities and ways to get involved on/off campus. One of the main things that could improve is the housing, most of it is old and very expensive. It is still nice though and cleaned regularly. Overall for me, Samford is 10/10!
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      I am a freshman at Samford University and my 1st semester was great! They have great academics and the teachers and staff really challenge you as a student. There are many ways for you to be apart of something or find your group. One thing I really like is how it is a small school but has qualities of a big school. Including sports, sororities, shuttles, and a newly renovated university enter with restaurants like chick-fil-a and moes. The are of Birmingham is really nice to explore and eat. Diversity on campus has improved over the years and I feel this because most people don't know about the school.
      I have heard it said that you will know when you find the right college. That was true for me! Samford felt like home from the moment I stepped onto campus. The people are friendly, and the administration is very accessible. Every class is taught by a professor, and the class sizes are small. Birmingham is a great city with many options for food and entertainment.