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Samford University
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  • 4 Year
  • BIRMINGHAM, AL

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B
  2. Value
    grade B
  3. Diversity
    grade B
  4. Campus
    grade A
  5. Athletics
    grade B+
  6. Party Scene
    grade C
  7. Professors
    grade A minus
  8. Location
    grade A minus
  9. Dorms
    grade B
  10. Campus Food
    grade B minus
  11. Student Life
    grade A minus
  12. Safety
    grade A

About

800 LAKESHORE DRIVE
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35229
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Southern Conference
From Samford University

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.

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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
84%
SAT Range
1100-1290
ACT Range
23-29
Application Fee
$40
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$31,871 / 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
$19,443 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
9:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
94%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 52 responses
64%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 59 responses
61%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 59 responses

Majors

College of Health Sciences

academic spotlight

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.

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
1
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
1
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    0%
  • On Campus
    98%
  • Online
    2%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
3,672 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
0
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
10%
Varsity Athletes
10%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 35 responses
  • Friendly
    37%
  • Passionate
    20%
  • Dedicated
    17%
  • Focused
    11%
  • Sleep-deprived
    9%
  • Boring and Weird
    6%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
95%
Poll
59%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 61 responses
Poll
56%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 75 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 37 responses
  • Community
    51%
  • Small
    22%
  • Encouraging
    8%
  • Family
    8%
  • Bad
    3%
  • Home away from home
    3%
  • Laid-back
    3%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$49,900 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
79%
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

Samford University Reviews

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