Samford University
Birmingham, AL · Suburb · 4,206 students
Religious
4
YearPrivate Non-profit
Suburb
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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Location
Birmingham, AL, 35229-2240 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
ATL · Atlanta
137 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$57,456
Avg net price
$32,622
Room & board
$13,056
Tuition
$40,150
Books & supplies
$1,200/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$22,716
$30–48k
$24,812
$48–75k
$31,527
$75–110k
$34,206
$110k+
$36,235
Admissions
Admit rate
82%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1201
Reading 550–640
Math 520–610
ACT midpoint
26
Composite 22–28
English 22–30
Math 19–26
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
Samford University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
See the current Common App essay prompts for the personal statement options.
Outcomes
Graduation rate
78%
1st-yr retention
93%
Transfer-out rate
0%
Consumer completion
77%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
78%
Transferred
18%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
3%
Median earnings (6yr)
$49,466
Median earnings (10yr)
$58,469
Median debt
$19,500
Monthly loan payment
$207
Debt range (25th–75th)
$7,545–$26,040
Debt (90th percentile)
$34,000
Student Body
Men 35%Women 65%
14
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
11%
First-generation
14%
Median family income
$87,745
Independent students
13%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
1%
Race & ethnicity
White
85%
Hispanic
5%
Black
5%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$49,466
10 years after entry
$58,469
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Institutional
Endowment
$470M
Classification
Doctoral/Professional
Full-time faculty
99%
Avg faculty salary
$10,188/mo
Instructional spend/student
$16,043
Federal loan rate
27%
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