Samford University
Birmingham, AL
Birmingham, AL
83%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 3,611 |
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| Declined | 726 |
| Total Received | 4,337 |
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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.
| Official website | Visit website |
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| Application link | Apply online |
| Public/private | Private |
| Campus enrollment | 5,682 |
| Established in | 1841 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation | Baptist |
247-acre, suburban campus in Homewood (population: 25,476), about five miles from Birmingham. Major airport, bus, and train serve Birmingham.
Samford University
800 Lakeshore Drive
Birmingham, AL
35229
Welcome to Samford University!
Welcome to Samford University! My name is Bethany and I am a freshman from Belmont, NC studying Chemistry. It is important to note that Samford University is a Christian University, so convocations and open prayer are apart of campus life. However, Samford is very inclusive and everyone is encouraged to be themselves here. Samford does have Greek life and many traditions, such as Step Sing that I will explain later on, so I hope you will stick around to hear more about it!Meet Mkenzie and see a room is Russell hall!
Russell is one of the academic buildings on campus, this was taken right after our shared Sociology class. Makenzie shares her love for people and explains what academics are like at Samford. She is an RA and sophomore here at Samford, and a Human development major from Florida! She loves the community at Samford, but wishes we could have a few more bulldog bucks-which will be offered next year!Bethany explains classes and takes you with her to UCCP!
This is a typical gen ed classroom from DBH, otherwise known as Dwight Beeson Hall. Classroom styles vary from discussion based to lecture to lab setup. The majority of my classes have been discussion or lab-based with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio, however in the occasional 30-50 student class there has been lecture-based as well. Also, in the active class, we were discussing the letters between Abigail and John Addams with a student interactive discussion as shown. My teacher, Dr. McKracken has been one of my favourites so far here at Samford. Professors have been overwhelmingly welcoming and I'm never nervous going into office hours, in fact, I encourage it! This was a good example of what a UCCP, Cultural perspectives, 102 class would look like from the student's perspective.Bethany and Brenna explain convo and show you Reid!
Reid is one of two chapels on campus, Hodges being the other. It is an open space throughout the week for anyone to worship or reflect, except for on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10-11 when students meet to hear from different speakers for something called convocation. Students are not required to go to every convocation, only to have 30 collectively by the time they are a junior, and 60 before being allowed to graduate. Brenna is a rockstar at receiving her credits- so aspire to be her :). There are also events that happen at different nights that give convo credit as well, so very possible to receive the required amount.
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| Application fee | $40 |
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| Other application fee | (fee waivers) |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) | Neither |
| Common application accepted | Yes |
| SAT/ACT requirements | SAT or ACT Required |
83%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 3,611 |
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| Declined | 726 |
| Total Received | 4,337 |
Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record
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$20,171
| 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 |
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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P: 205 726-2905
onestop@samford.edu
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Transfer applicants enrolled
Students are transfer students
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.50 |
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| 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 |
Maximum transferred
64
Minimum transfers must complete
64
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 24 |
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| 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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