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Samford University

Birmingham, Alabama 35229-2240

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Known for health sciences

Samford University is a private institution in Birmingham with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1203, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 3.8K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

80% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $58,469 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $30,795.

Established
1841
Motto
Deo Doctrinae Aeternitati Deo et Doctrinae
Mascot
Sam
Type
Private university
Conference
Southern Conference
Division
Division 1

Campus Visits

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82%Acceptance
1203SAT Avg
3,828Students
14:1Student:Faculty
80%Grad Rate
$58,469Earnings 10yr
$30,795Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Samford University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate82.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1203

Reading & WritingMid: 615
550650
MathMid: 580
520610

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2329

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

82.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1203

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$38,144
Room & Board$12,160
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$53,934
Average Net Price$30,795
Median Debt at Graduation$19,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$207

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$21,891
$30–48K$24,253
$48–75K$27,995
$75–110K$32,769
$110K+$33,894

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$30,795

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

71.3%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

27

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (118)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
3,828
Gender Split
66% / 34%
Women / Men
First Generation
14%
Pell Grant Recipients
11%

Race & Ethnicity

White 86%
Black 4%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 1%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate79.9%
Freshman Retention87.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$49,466
8 Years$54,932
10 Years$58,469

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$51,400
Men
$74,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#143
Forbes
#169
Wall Street Journal
#29

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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