Samford University
Birmingham, AL
Birmingham, AL
Birmingham, AL
Educating with strength and purpose at the intersection of faith and learning since 1841
Samford University is a premier, nationally ranked private university deeply rooted in its Christian mission. We champion a liberal arts education and are committed to providing a well-rounded educational experience. With more than 5,600 students from 47 states and 28 countries and a global network of over 52,000 alumni, Samford is the #1 most recommended university in the nation, according to The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings 2020.
Whether your dream is to inspire others with your words, crunch numbers in the boardroom, or lead people in the hope you share, Samford is committed to fostering your aspirations and helping you reach your goals. We offer more than 180 majors, minors, and concentrations and is committed to providing an excellent education that prepares students to make a positive impact on the world. We’re here to equip you with the skills you need for the excellence we know you’re capable of achieving.
Located in the quaint suburban community of Homewood, Alabama, Samford’s close access to downtown Birmingham gives students an energetic urban hub filled with more than one million residents, 1,300 churches, and hundreds of restaurants. Here, students find opportunities to pursue their individual passions and learn along the way. From landing your dream internship to tubing down the Cahaba River with your best friends, your college years will be full of moments that will shape the person you’re meant to become.
We know that the college experience is about more than the memorization of facts and figures—that’s why we seek connection in all that we do. Our 166 student organizations aren’t just a statistic we put on a page to impress you. These clubs, intramural teams, and honors programs are your opportunity to become known and develop friendships that will prepare you for the future.
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#1 in the Nation for Student Engagement | The Wall Street Journal, 2022 (Student engagement assesses how challenged and inspired students feel inside and outside the classroom, as well as the breadth of courses their schools offer.) |
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#66 in the nation and #1 in Alabama for "Best Undergraduate Teaching" | U.S. News & World Report, 2022 |
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Ranked #32 and #1 in Alabama among "The Best Colleges for Financial Aid" | LendEdu, 2023 |
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97% of undergraduate alumni employed or in further study within six months of graduation, 2022 |
Admission Criteria and Requirements
Transfer students generally receive favorable admission review when they present a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on all college-level coursework, provided they have attempted at least 24 semester credits, or 36 quarter credits, at institutionally accredited colleges or universities. If you have fewer than 24 semester credits, please see High School Information below. Please contact our transfer admission counselor with questions.
In addition to the application, essay, and letter of recommendation, Samford also requires the following from transfer students:
• College transcripts: Samford requires official college transcripts to be sent directly from your school. We will accept transcripts electronically via E-script and Docufide.
• High school information: Students who have completed fewer than 24 semester credits must also submit their official high school transcript and standardized test scores (ACT code: 0016; SAT code: 1302).
Important Dates
We welcome transfer students at the beginning of any term. Although there's no formal admission deadline, applicants are encouraged to complete the process as soon as possible. Delays in the admission process could adversely affect other processes important to eventual enrollment, including advising, registration, and financial aid. For application dates and deadlines, please see the transfer application timeline above.
Additional Information for Transfer Students
• Check Credit Equivalency
• Transfer Credit Information
• Transfer Scholarships
“Study abroad with Samford was more than just a line on my résumé—it was a rich experience that helped me grow as a person. If you have a dream to go somewhere, the people at Samford do all they can to make it work."
“People at Samford accept you as you are and love you enough to keep pushing you to grow. We’re always challenging each other to live up to Christ’s example and supporting each other’s dreams.”
“Samford is what college is supposed to be. I was challenged not just to learn new ideas but to understand them. Here, we’re invited to an education that calls us, in the words of Micah 6:8, “to seek justice, love mercy, and walk humbly.””
“Samford gave me the confidence to know I may not have all the answers, but I can get them—and with that mindset, I can learn to do anything.”
“I left Samford with more than an education. I left with wisdom. Character can get you in doors that your achievements never will.”
“I graduated in May and began working for an NFL team the next week. I couldn’t have done that without the real-world training of my Samford practicum and the inspiration of my professors.”
“My professors at Samford believed in me before I believed in myself.”