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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
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
Assistant Dean of Admissions
Email: blkenned@samford.edu
Phone: 205-726-4176
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%
Male Admissions
1,621
Males Applied
1,297
Males Accepted
80%
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 | |
Out of state Fall freshmen | May 1st | January 1st | |
Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
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
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
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
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
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
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