Overview

Samford University is a University institution located in Birmingham, AL, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 800 Lakeshore Drive
Samford Hall
Birmingham, AL  35229-0002
United States

Contact Mr. Brian L. Kennedy
Assistant Dean of Admissions
Email: blkenned@samford.edu
Phone: 205-726-4176

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architecture	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Business/managerial Economics	×
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies	×
Finance, General	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Organizational Leadership	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Journalism	×
Speech Communication And Rhetoric	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Music Teacher Education	×
Secondary Education And Teaching	×
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Physics/applied Physics	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies, General	×
Human Development And Family Studies, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient/classical Greek Language And Literature	×
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General	×
French Language And Literature	×
German Language And Literature	×
Latin Language And Literature	×
Romance Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Communication Sciences And Disorders, General	×
Health Information/medical Records Administration/administrator	×
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General	×
Health/health Care Administration/management	×
Pharmaceutical Sciences	×
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies	×
Pre-physical Therapy Studies	×
Public Health, General	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Cultural Studies/critical Theory And Analysis	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sport And Fitness Administration/management	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies, General	×
Religion/religious Studies	×
Religion/religious Studies, Other	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Administration	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General	×
Geography	×
International Relations And Affairs	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Bible/biblical Studies	×
Lay Ministry	×
Missions/missionary Studies	×
Religious/sacred Music	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Game And Interactive Media Design	×
Graphic Design	×
Interior Design	×
Keyboard Instruments	×
Music Performance, General	×
Music Technology	×
Music Theory And Composition	×
Music, General	×
Musical Theatre	×
Voice And Opera	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

4,217

Applied

3,537

Accepted

3,607

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,797

Females Applied

2,381

Females Accepted

85%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,420

Males Applied

1,156

Males Accepted

81%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

40

Application Fee

3.84

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation
Required for some programs	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	May 1st	November 1st	No
Out of state Fall freshmen	May 1st	January 1st	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	610	570	660
SAT Math	580	530	630
ACT Composite	26	23	29

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

35,750

Private

Fees

975

Full-time student fees

11,624

Room & board

6,336

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

24,013

Avg. Financial Aid Package

24,030

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

26,919

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,125

Avg. Loan Aid

14,472

Avg. Grant Aid

19,335

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

74%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

29%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,607

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

71%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.02%
Black or African American	6.02%
White or Caucasian	85.13%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.11%
Asian	1.11%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.06%
Two or more races	2.33%
Other	0.14%

Gender

Male (33.35%)

Female (66.65%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	61%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Family Weekend and Hanging of the Green and Lighting of the Way

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

More services
Amnesty International and Circle K

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Alpha Lambda Delta, Student Government Association, Student National Pharmaceutical Association, Samford Association of Nursing Students and Samford National Speech Language and Hearing Association

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Crew		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Football		Division 1
Golf		Division 1
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Riflery		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer	No	No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Crew		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 1
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Riflery		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee	No	No	No
Volleyball		Division 1

Faculty

512

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 364

Part-time - 148

Male - 242

Female - 270