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Samford University

Acceptance Rate 83.26 %
SAT Average 1,170
Tuition & Fees $38,144
Student Population 5,682
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $20,171

Academic Overview

Samford University Campus, Birmingham, AL
Samford University is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in Birmingham, Alabama. It is a Doctoral/Research University by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
Samford University is affiliated with Baptist.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $38,144 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $22,604.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 5,682 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 83.26% and the graduation rate is 77% last year.
The salary after graduation from Samford University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $59,800. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, Samford's tuition & fees is $38,144. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees is $22,604.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$38,144
Graduate$22,604
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at Samford. The acceptance rate of Samford is 83.26% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 26.97%. The average graduation rate is 77% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $20,171 and 97% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 5,682 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Samford University is 83.26 %.
Acceptance Rate
83.26%
Graduation Rate for Samford University is 77 %
Graduation Rate
77%
Retention Rate for Samford University is 91 %
Retention Rate
91%
Student Population for Samford University is 5,682
Student Population
5,682
Student to Faculty Ratio for Samford University is 14 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
14 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $20,171 at Samford University.
Financial Aid Amount
$20,171

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229-2240
Phone205-726-2011
WEBwww.samford.edu/
Admissionwww.samford.edu/admission
Online Applicationwww.samford.edu/admission/apply
Financial Aidwww.samford.edu/departments/financial-services/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.samford.edu/admission/net-price-calculator
Veterans Tuitionwww.samford.edu/departments/financial-services/veterans
Athleticwww.samford.edu/athletics/
Disability Servicewww.samford.edu/departments/disability-resources/

Offered Degrees

Samford offers 128 major programs through online and on-site education where 25 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's701
Master's3614
Doctorate (Research)10
Doctorate (Practical)137
Post-Bachelor's Certificate31
Post-Master's Certificate52

Special Learning Opportunities

Samford University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:2,375)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $5,288)

Veterans Benefits

Samford University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges