Samford University

Birmingham, AL · Large suburb

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Acceptance rate

82.4%

Most recent year reported

Average net price

$32,622

Sticker price $57,456

Graduation rate

77%

Within 6 years

Median earnings

$58,469

10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year): 82.4%
Applicants (fall 2023): 4,541
Admitted (fall 2023): 3,734
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023): 1,080
Yield (admitted who enroll): 29%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023): 83%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023): 80%
SAT reading, middle 50%: 550–640
SAT math, middle 50%: 520–610
ACT composite, middle 50%: 22–28
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT: 27% / 66%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA: required
High school class rank: considered
High school record (transcript): required
College-prep program completed: considered
Recommendations: required
Demonstration of competencies: considered
SAT/ACT scores: considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.): required
Other test: not considered
Work experience: considered
Personal statement or essay: required
Legacy status: not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$22,716

Family income $30–48k$24,812

Family income $48–75k$31,527

Family income $75–110k$34,206

Family income $110k+$36,235

Full sticker price (per year): $57,456
Tuition & fees – in-state: $40,150
Tuition & fees – out-of-state: $40,150
Median debt at graduation: $19,500
Students with federal loans: 27%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years: 77%
Freshmen who return for year 2: 93%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating: $45,463
Median earnings, 10 years after starting: $58,469

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates: 4,206
Graduate students: 1,887
Student-to-faculty ratio: 14 : 1
Women: 65%
Students receiving Pell grants: 11%
Full-time faculty: 99%

Undergraduate diversity

White85%

Hispanic5.0%

Black4.8%

Two or more2.2%

Asian1.3%

International1.1%

Unknown0.8%

American Indian/Alaska Native0.3%

Pacific Islander0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Health Professions30%

Business & Marketing23%

Visual & Performing Arts7.0%

Communication & Journalism6.9%

Social Sciences4.1%

Family & Consumer Sciences3.9%

Biology & Biomedical Sciences3.5%

Psychology3.4%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President: Dr. Beck Taylor
Main phone: (205) 726-2011
Address: 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229-2240

Athletics Disability services

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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