Samford University

Birmingham, AL

Samford University

Birmingham, AL

Tuition & Fees

$44,096

not including housing and food

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undergraduateRatios

32%

male

68%

female

14

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

83%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,611
Declined 726
Total Received 4,337
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Private

3,672

undergraduate students

2,010

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1841, Samford University is a private Baptist university that offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs in the arts and sciences, business, education, health care, law, and divinity. It is known for its strong academic programs, its commitment to faith and service, and its beautiful campus located in the heart of Birmingham. It is located on a 200-acre campus in Birmingham, Alabama.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 5,682
Established in 1841
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Baptist

Social Networks

247-acre, suburban campus in Homewood (population: 25,476), about five miles from Birmingham. Major airport, bus, and train serve Birmingham.

  • Campus Setting: Large town

Samford University
800 Lakeshore Drive
Birmingham, AL
35229

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
65%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
96%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
33%
Top 1/4
60%
Top 1/2
86%
Bottom 1/2
14%
Bottom 1/4
3%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
650
25th
550
75th
620
25th
530
75th
31
25th
22
75th
27
25th
20
75th
29
25th
23

Admissions Facts

Application fee $40
Other application fee (fee waivers)
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Common application accepted Yes
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

83%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,611
Declined 726
Total Received 4,337

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

100%

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$20,171

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $38,144
Housing $6,558
Food $5,602
Additional fees $5,952
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $57,456
Average Financial Aid - $20,171
Total with Avg. Aid $37,285

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $2,066,055
State $319,459
Institutional $17,675,799
Other external $602,777
Total $20,664,090

Non-need-based

Federal
State $474,228
Institutional $24,696,944
Other external $730,412
Total $25,901,584

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 205 726-2905
onestop@samford.edu

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Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Soccer yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

crew, equestrian sports, golf, lacrosse, outdoor, rugby, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Club Sports - Women's

crew, equestrian sports, golf, outdoor, volleyball

Intramural/Recreational Sports

ballroom dance, basketball (indoor/outdoor), corn hole, flag football, soccer, spikeball, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball (indoor/sand), Wiffle ball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA, Southern Conference (I-AA Football)

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes yes
Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law yes
Bible/Biblical Studies yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business/Commerce, General yes
Business/Managerial Economics yes
Chemistry, General yes
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis yes
Divinity/Ministry yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes yes
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes yes
Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies yes
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing yes
Finance, General yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General yes yes
Geography yes
German Language and Literature yes
Graphic Design yes
Health Law yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes yes
History, General yes
Human Development and Family Studies, General yes
Interior Design yes
International Relations and Affairs yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Keyboard Instruments yes yes
Lay Ministry yes
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics, General yes
Medical Informatics yes
Missions/Missionary Studies yes
Music Performance, General yes yes
Music Teacher Education yes yes
Music Theory and Composition yes
Music, General yes
Musical Theatre yes
Nurse Anesthetist yes
Nursing Administration yes
Organizational Leadership yes
Pharmacy yes
Philosophy yes
Philosophy and Religious Studies, General yes
Physician Associate/Assistant yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies yes
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies yes
Programs for Foreign Lawyers yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Administration yes
Public Health, General yes yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Religious/Sacred Music yes yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes yes
Social Work yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels yes yes
Theology/Theological Studies yes
Voice and Opera yes yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Pharmacy Studies
  2. Nursing
  3. Finance

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-pharmacy

5,682

total students

26%

in-state

74%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

65%

3,672
students

Female
68%
2,487

Male
32%
1,185

35%

2,010
students

Female
68%
1,371

Male
32%
639

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

98%

3,609
students

Female
68%
2,447

Male
32%
1,162

2%

63
students

Female
63%
40

Male
37%
23

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
5%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Hispanic/Latino
85%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.50
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Recommended of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Recommended of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Winter: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

64

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

64

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 24
Countries most often represented Canada
China
Nigeria
South Africa
South Korea
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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