Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Samford University is 83.26% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 26.97%. 1,472 men and 2,865 women applied to Samford and 1,163 men and 2,448 women students were accepted.
Among them, 289 men and 685 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Samford.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 4,337 | 1,472 | 2,865 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 3,611 | 1,163 | 2,448 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 974 | 289 | 685 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 83.26% | 79.01% | 85.45% | - | - |
| Yield | 26.97% | 24.85% | 27.98% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 257 students (26% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 627 students (64%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Samford.
The median SAT score is 1,170 with 600 SAT EBRW and 570 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 650 and the 25th percentile is 550. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 620 and 25th percentile is 530 .
The median ACT composite score is 26 with 75th percentile score of 29 and 25th percentile score of 23 at Samford. The median ACT math score is 24 and the ACT English score is 26.
The SAT and ACT scores at Samford University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,164, ACT: 24 - private (not-for-profit) doctoral / research university).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1080 | 1170 | 1270 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 550 | 600 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 570 | 620 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 26 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 24 | 27 |
| ACT English | 22 | 26 | 31 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 974 first-year students enrolled in Samford. The proportion of full-time students is 99.79% and part-time students is 0.21%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 29.67% and women students is 70.33%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Samford.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 974 | 289 | 685 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 972 | 289 | 683 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Samford. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Samford University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $40 for undergraduate schools and $35 for graduate schools of Samford University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Samford.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $40 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $35 |
| Admission Information | www.samford.edu/admission |
| Online Application | www.samford.edu/admission/apply |
| Calendar System | Four-one-four plan |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice) |