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Samford University

  • Private
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
82.4%Cohort: 2023
Tuition per year
₹37,71,370Out-of-state
Students
4,206Undergraduates
Students per teacher
13Student to faculty

About

Samford University is a private Christian university in Homewood, Alabama, United States. Homewood is an inner-suburb of Birmingham. Samford was founded by Baptists in 1841 as Howard College and located until 1887 in Marion, Alabama. It is governed by an independent board of trustees, which requires board members to be Baptists.
In fall 2025, the university enrolled 6,324 students from 44 states, 1 U.S. territory, and 16 other countries, marking the 17th consecutive record-setting year for enrollment.

Admissions planning estimate

82.4% baseline · Medium data confidence

Sensitivity range: 67.4%–97.4%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored rate agrees with IPEDS 2023 within rounding. Historical baseline; enrolled-student score bands and current applicant context still matter.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 82.2% (3,734/4,541; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

82 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Cohort: 2023. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 4,559
Offered a place 3,755
Enrolled 1,087

28.9% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1070-1250
4001600
ACT composite22-28
136

What a year costs

₹51,10,464 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹37,71,370
  • Housing₹12,26,376
  • Books & supplies₹1,12,718
Sticker price ₹51,10,464
After aid (average) ₹30,64,249

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹37,71,370
Out-of-state ₹37,71,370

Average aid awarded: ₹21,81,101 a year.

Outcomes and support

92.9%
Retention
77%
Graduation
40%
Get financial aid
77%
From out of state

One teacher for every 13 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 84.5%
Hispanic 5%
African American 4.8%
Multiracial 2.2%
Asian 1.3%
Unknown 0.8%
Native American 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

7 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Architecturebachelor
Bible/Biblical Studiesbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Commerce, Generalbachelor
Business/Managerial Economicsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Communication Disorders Sciences and Servicesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysisbachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biologybachelor
Economicsbachelor
Engineering Physicsbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Servicesbachelor
Geography and Cartographybachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Otherbachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalbachelor
Health/Medical Preparatory Programsbachelor
Historybachelor
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
International/Globalization Studiesbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Legal Support Servicesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiologybachelor
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Generalbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Neurobiology and Neurosciencesbachelor
Non-Professional Legal Studiesbachelor
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministriesbachelor
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administrationbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Generalbachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Administrationbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Religious Music and Worshipbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Visual and Performing Arts, Otherbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate82.36%
Total Applicants4559
Admitted Applicants3755
Enrolled Applicants1087
Application Fee₹3,757
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredRequired
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1070
SAT Composite 75th %1250
ACT Composite 25th %22
ACT Composite 75th %28

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹37,71,370
Out-of-State Tuition₹37,71,370
Average Housing Cost₹12,26,376
Books & Supplies₹1,12,718
Average Net Price₹30,64,249
Students Receiving Aid40%
Average Aid Awarded₹21,81,101
Out-of-State Students77%

Student Body Diversity

African American4.78%
Asian1.33%
Hispanic4.95%
White84.5%
Multiracial2.16%
Native American0.31%
Pacific Islander0.1%
International1.07%
Unknown Race0.81%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate77.04%
Retention Rate92.87%
Student/Faculty Ratio13:1
Total Undergraduates4206

Contact

Street Address800 Lakeshore Dr
ZIP Code35229
Phone(205) 726-3673
Websitehttps://www.samford.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/