Applying to Samford University
The acceptance ratio at Samford University was 83.31% - 3,912 students were applied and 3,259 were admitted to the school. Based on the rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into the school. The yield, also know as enrollment rate, is 28% where 901 out of 3,259 admitted students were enrolled.
The average SAT score is 1,160 and the ACT score is 26 at the school.
Below tables and charts analyze the admission stats including test scores, admission requirements, and admission statistics
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Samford University Admissions
The application fee is $40 for applying undergraduate school and $35 for graduate school at Samford University. Next table presents general admission information.
| 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 | 2 Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2019-20, the acceptance rate is 83.31% and the yield is 27.65%. 1,306 men and 2,606 women applied to Samford University and 1,028 men and 2,231 women students were accepted. Among them, 279 men and 622 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2019).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and the yield (also known as enrollment rate).
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 3,912 | 1,306 | 2,606 |
| Admitted | 3,259 | 1,028 | 2,231 |
| Enrolled | 901 | 279 | 622 |
| Acceptance Ratio | 83.31% | 78.71% | 85.61% |
| Yield | 27.65% | 27.14% | 27.88% |
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
For the academic year 2019-2020, 328 students (36% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 758 students (84%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees. For score submitters, SAT 75th percentile score of Evidence-Based Reading/Writing is 640 and the 25th percentile is 550. The SAT Math score is 610 (75th) and 520 (25th). The submitted ACT composite score is 29 (75th percentile) and 23 (25th percentile).
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 550 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 27 |
| ACT English | 23 | 32 |
The submitted SAT and ACT scores of admitted students at Samford University are relatively high when comparing similar colleges (SAT: 1,115, ACT: 65 - Private (not-for-profit) Master's College and University (larger programs)).
Application Requirements
Samford University requires to submit High School GPA and High School Rank to its applicants. The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Samford University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see Samford University online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered but not Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission Test Scores | Considered but not Required |
| TOEFL | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Neither required nor recommended |
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