Applying to Samford University
The acceptance ratio at Samford University was 82.08% - 3,884 students were applied and 3,188 were admitted to the school. Based on the rate, it is relatively easy (higher than national average) to get into the school. The yield, also know as enrollment rate, is 30% where 958 out of 3,188 admitted students were enrolled. The average SAT score is 1,171 and ACT score is 76 at the school. Below tables and charts analyze the admission stats including test scores, admission requirements, and admission statistics.
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) |
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Admission Statistics
For academic year 2018-19, the acceptance rate is 82.08% and yield is 30.05%. 1,326 men and 2,558 women applied to Samford University and 1,044 men and 2,144 women students were accepted. Among them, 314 men and 644 women were enrolled into the school (Fall 2018).
Following table and chart show the admission statistics including number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield (also known as enrollment rate).
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 3,884 | 1,326 | 2,558 |
| Admitted | 3,188 | 1,044 | 2,144 |
| Enrolled | 958 | 314 | 644 |
| Acceptance Ratio | 82.08% | 78.73% | 83.82% |
| Yield | 30.05% | 30.08% | 30.04% |
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
For academic year 2018-2019, 324 students (34% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 826 students (86%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees. For score submitters, SAT 75th percentile score of Evidence-Based Reading/Writing is 650 and 25th percentile is 552. The SAT Math score is 620 (75th) and 520 (25th). The submitted ACT score is 88 (75th percentile) and 88 (25th percentile). .
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 552 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 620 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 27 |
| ACT English | 24 | 32 |
The submitted SAT and ACT scores of admitted students at Samford University are competitive and high when comparing similar colleges (SAT: 1,112, ACT: 65 - Private (not-for-profit) Master's College and University (larger programs)).
Application Requirements
Samford University requires to submit High School GPA, High School Rank, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program and Recommendations to its applicants.The school recommends to submit High School GPA, Next table summarizes Samford University application requirements.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and required years of subject, see Samford University online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered but not Required |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Considered but not Required |
| Admission Test Scores | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Considered but not Required |
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