Samford University is an independent, nationally-ranked university in Birmingham, Alabama with a rich history of academic excellence and commitment to the Christian faith. Founded in 1841 by the Alabama Baptist Convention, Samford is the largest university in Alabama and the 11th oldest in the nation. It offers an array of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees in the arts, sciences, business and law, as well as a robust array of extracurricular activities and leadership opportunities that foster true intellectual, spiritual, and personal growth. Samford’s beautiful campus, located on a 240-acre hilltop, includes state-of-the-art facilities, a vibrant student life, and a host of organizing life-building opportunities. Samford is committed to producing impactful scholars, while instilling its students with hands on experience, professional acumen, and spiritual development.
- Address: 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229-2240
- Phone: (205) 726-2011
- Website: www.samford.edu/
- Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
- Student Population: 5,729
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 12 to 1
- Calendar System: Four-one-four plan
- Application Fee: $40
- Selectivity: Less Selective
Cost
| Tuition and Fees | $34,198 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Room & Board | $11,250 |
| Other | $5,452 |
| Total Cost | $51,900 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 84%
- SAT Range: 1060 – 1240
- ACT Range: 23 – 29
Majors
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Journalism
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Finance, General
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 98%
- Part-time: 2%
Student Gender
- Male: 33%
- Female: 67%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 1%
- Black or African American: 8%
- Hispanic / Latino: 4%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 82%
- Two or More Races: 2%
- Unknown: 1%
- Non-resident Alien: 1%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 99%
- 25 and Over: 1%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 24%
- Out-of-State: 76%
- Unknown: 0%