Samford University
#134 in National Universities
#1 in Alabama
4-years Private College In Birmingham, AL
Samford University (referred to as Samford) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Birmingham, AL. It is classified as Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at Samford University is $38,144. The school has a total enrollment of 5,682 and student to faculty ratio is 7.14% (14 to 1).The highest degree offered at Samford University is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. It offers Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
| Tuition & Fees | $38,144 (2023) |
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| Acceptance Rate | 83.26% |
| Student Population | 5,682 |
| Test Scores | 1,170 (SAT) 26 (ACT) |
| Graduation Rate | 77% |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
Samford University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1920 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Samford University is $38,144 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Samford University is $22,604 for academic year 2021-2022. Samford University offers the alternative tuition plans. 97 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $20,171 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Samford University is 83.26% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 26.97%. The average SAT score is 1,170 and the average ACT score is 26. Samford University accepts dual credit, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 5,682 students are attending at Samford University (3,672 undergraduate students). There are 362 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 115 part-time faculty working for Samford University. The students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 960 (full-time) and 209 (part-time). The graduation rate at Samford University is 77% and the retention rate is 91% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Samford University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Samford University offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Samford University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
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Samford University Mission Statement
The mission of Samford University is to nurture persons in their development of intellect, creativity, faith and personhood. As a Christian university, the community fosters academic, career and ethical competency while encouraging social and civic responsibility, and service to others.
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