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Samford University

Samford University is a medium, private institution located in Birmingham, al. Founded in 1841, Samford University offers undergraduate degrees in 118 majors.

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4 Year, Private

Division 1

3,832 undergraduates

$38,144 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into Samford University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 82.2%

SAT score average 1203

ACT score average 25

Average high school GPA 3.88

Application fee $40

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Key deadlines

May

133 days away Application deadline date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Samford University is known for one of its top majors: Law. Their student-faculty ratio is 14:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

14 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Law and Legal Studies

Health and Medical Professions

Other

Business and Management

Arts, Design, and Humanities

Education and Teaching

Social Sciences and Psychology

Popular majors

Law

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration

Marketing

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Journalism

Health/Medical Preparatory Programs

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $38,144

Additional expenses

Room & board $12,160

Books & supplies $1,200

Other expenses $5,952

Cost of attendance* $57,456

Average financial aid package $28,784

Estimated cost $28,672 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $38,144

Additional expenses

Room & board $12,160

Books & supplies $1,200

Other expenses $5,952

Cost of attendance* $57,456

Average financial aid package $28,784

Estimated cost $28,672 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA^® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Samford University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,832, with gender binary students split 34% male and 66% female.

Total enrollment

5,791

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

81%

African American %

Hispanic American %

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Samford University, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229

2057262011

www.samford.edu/

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Samford University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Samford University?

Samford University is located in Birmingham, al.

What is the acceptance rate at Samford University?

The acceptance rate for Samford University is 82%.

What’s the average GPA for Samford University?

The average high school GPA for Samford University students was 3.88.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Samford University?

The estimated cost for 4 years at Samford University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $229,824.

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