Birmingham, AL

Samford University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Samford University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Birmingham, AL.
It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification.
Samford University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

82% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 4,559 applied, 3,755 accepted, and 1,087 enrolled in Samford.
359 men and 728 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,150 SAT, 25 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,150 and ACT score is 25. The SAT score of 1150 is good, 59 to 67 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total107011501250
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing550590640
Math520560610
ACT Score
Composite222528
Math192426
English222530
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $40,150 for undergraduate programs and $21,797 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 5.26% compared to last year at Samford University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

3,583 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $21,420.
For freshmen, 970 students (100%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $21,758.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 6,097 students enrolled Samford in 2025.
By gender, 2,062 men and 4,035 women students are enrolled.
There are 4,210 undergraduate and 1,887 graduate students.
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144 Major Programs

  • 28 programs through online
  • 50 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Samford is 77%.
The retention rate is 93% for full-time and 93% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
77%
Retention Rate
93%
Students to Faculty Ratio
14 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 550 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Samford and the average faculty salary is $91,754. The studetns to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
There are 1,232 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $70,688.
Number of Faculties
550
Average Faculty Salary
$91,754
Number of Staffs
1,232
Average Staff Salary
$70,688

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries
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Athletics

Samford University is a member of Southern Conference (SoCon).
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