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
Neuroscience
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
History, Other
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
Christian Studies
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
Fine/studio 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

4,541

Applied

3,734

Accepted

3,831

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,920

Females Applied

2,437

Females Accepted

83%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,621

Males Applied

1,297

Males Accepted

80%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

40

Application Fee

3.9

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	600	550	650
SAT Math	570	520	610
ACT Composite	26	23	29

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

39,000

Private

Fees

1,150

Full-time student fees

14,743

Room & board

7,994

Room only

Financial Aid

26,984

Avg. Financial Aid Package

26,609

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

1,331,881

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,077

Avg. Loan Aid

16,881

Avg. Grant Aid

21,833

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

78%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

29%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,831

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

74%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.68%
Black or African American	4.47%
White or Caucasian	85.74%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.18%
Asian	1.33%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.13%
Two or more races	2.17%
Other	0.55%

Gender

Male (34.14%)

Female (65.86%)

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	65%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

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:
SGA, Latino Club, International Club, International Justice Mission and League of Women Voters

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	No	No	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	No	No	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

500

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 155

Part-time - 345

Male - 208

Female - 292