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Samford University

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Acceptance Rate 83 %
SAT Average 1,160
Tuition & Fees $34,198
Student Population 5,619
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $15,760

Academic Overview

Samford University Campus, Birmingham, AL
Samford University is a private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years institute located in Birmingham, Alabama. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2021 tuition & fees are $34,198 for undergraduate students. The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 5,619 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 83% and the graduation rate is 76% 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.

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2021 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2020-2021, tuition and fees of Samford University are $34,198. For graduate schools, its 2021 tuition and fees are $21,227 on average.
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Samford University 2021 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$34,198
Graduate$21,227
[Chart] 2020-2021 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2021 key academic statistics at Samford. The acceptance rate of Samford is 83% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 28%. The average graduation rate is 76% and no students have transferred out from the school. The average received amount of financial aid is $15,760 and 92% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 5,619 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Samford University is 83 %.
Acceptance Rate
83%
Graduation Rate for Samford University is 76 %
Graduation Rate
76%
Retention Rate for Samford University is 90 %
Retention Rate
90%
Student Population for Samford University is 5,619
Student Population
5,619
Student to Faculty Ratio for Samford University is 12 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
12 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $15,760 at Samford University.
Financial Aid Amount
$15,760

Offered Degrees

Samford offers 138 major programs through online and on-site education where 10 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
One but less than two years certificate10
Bachelor's Degree900
Post Bachelor's Degree30
Master's Degree338
Post Master's Degree30
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship10
Doctor's degree - professional practice72

Special Learning Opportunities

Samford University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school provides 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: $4,864)

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✗

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