School Summary

Samford University


General Information:

Founded in 1841, Samford University is seated on 212 acres located in Jefferson county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 14:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 3 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 330. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
Nonprofit control

Address, Phone and URL:

800 Lakeshore Drive

Birmingham, AL
35229
For more information call: 205 726-2011. This school has a website at https://www.samford.edu/
Application information for this school is available at www.samford.edu/admission/apply


Application Deadline: May
Application Fee: $40
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Application Requirements:
Recommended Tests: SAT or ACT


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $0.00 $0.00
Room and Board $14,743.00 $14,743.00
Fees $1,150.00 $1,150.00
Total $15,893.00 $15,893.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.samford.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: 3-2 Degree Program, Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Moderate competition - More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 18 on ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 9.7% 5%
600-699 43.3% 27%
500-599 38.8% 52%
400-499 8.3% 15%
300-399 0% 1%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 20%
24-29 49%
18-23 28%
12-17 3%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 28%
11-25% 1.00%
26-50% 55.00%
Under 50% 16.00%



Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Tennis, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Basketball, Crew, Equestrian sports, Golf, Lacrosse, Riflery, Sand volleyball, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball

Basketball, Crew, Equestrian sports, Golf, Lacrosse, Riflery, Sand volleyball, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Volleyball


Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Tennis, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 1,308
Female 2,523
Total 3,831


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 1,940
Female 3,830
Total 5,790

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 1%
African American 4%
Hispanic 4%
Native American 0%
White 86%
Other 4%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 99%
At Least 25 Years Old 1%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 26%
Out Of State 74%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 65%
Live Off Campus 35%


Homecoming, Family Weekend, Hanging of the Green/Lighting of the Way

Samford Outdoors Adventure Club, International Justice Mission, RANSOM, League of Women's Voters, SGA


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 38.0001                                           Philosophy and Religious Studies, General
  • 19.0701                                           Human Development and Family Studies, General
  • 11.0101                                           Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • 16.0900                                           Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 16.1200                                           Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
  • 19.0501                                           Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 45.0601                                           Economics, General
  • 51.0000                                           Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • 14.1201                                           Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
  • 50.0408                                           Interior Design
  • 22.0000                                           Legal Studies
  • 04.0200                                           Pre-Architecture Studies
  • 30.0000                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • 30.2001                                           International/Globalization Studies
  • 38.0101                                           Philosophy
  • 52.0213                                           Organizational Leadership
  • 03.0104                                           Environmental Science
  • 51.0201                                           Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
  • 52.0601                                           Business/Managerial Economics
  • 51.2010                                           Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • 39.0201                                           Bible/Biblical Studies
  • 50.0913                                           Music Technology
  • 50.0411                                           Game and Interactive Media Design
  • 16.0901                                           French Language and Literature
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 44.0000                                           Human Services, General
  • 52.0101                                           Business/Commerce, General
  • 50.0501                                           Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • 16.0501                                           German Language and Literature
  • 16.1202                                           Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
  • 39.0501                                           Religious/Sacred Music
  • 26.1501                                           Neuroscience
  • 16.1203                                           Latin Language and Literature
  • 38.0201                                           Religion/Religious Studies
  • 38.0203                                           Christian Studies
  • 50.0509                                           Musical Theatre
  • 26.0202                                           Biochemistry
  • 26.1302                                           Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
  • 09.0101                                           Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • 16.0905                                           Spanish Language and Literature
  • 50.0904                                           Music Theory and Composition
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 45.0901                                           International Relations and Affairs
  • 45.0701                                           Geography
  • 09.0401                                           Journalism
  • 39.0301                                           Missions/Missionary Studies
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 50.0903                                           Music Performance, General
  • 52.0701                                           Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
  • 52.0801                                           Finance, General
  • 51.2201                                           Public Health, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 24.0101                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • 51.1102                                           Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
  • 51.1109                                           Pre-Physical Therapy Studies
  • 51.2001                                           Pharmacy
  • 04.0201                                           Architecture
  • 50.0409                                           Graphic Design
  • 31.0504                                           Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • 51.0701                                           Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • 50.0702                                           Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • 50.0908                                           Voice and Opera
  • 50.0907                                           Keyboard Instruments
  • 51.0706                                           Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 44.0401                                           Public Administration
  • 13.1312                                           Music Teacher Education
  • 13.1206                                           Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1205                                           Secondary Education and Teaching
  • 51.0913                                           Athletic Training/Trainer
  • 39.0705                                           Lay Ministry
  • 30.2601                                           Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis
  • 54.0199                                           History, Other
  • 38.0299                                           Religion/Religious Studies, Other

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.