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Samford University

Birmingham, AL · Suburb · 4,206 students
Religious
4
Year
Private 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
Nearest airport from college
ATL · Atlanta
137 mi away
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Admission Rate
82%
Cost of Attendance
$57,456
per academic year
Graduation Rate
78%
Median Earnings
$58,469
10 yrs after entry
Median Debt
$19,500
at graduation
Enrollment
4,206
Medium (3k–10k)
Cost
In-state tuition
$40,150
Out-of-state tuition
$40,150
Room & board
$13,056
Avg net price
$32,622
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%
SAT average
1201
550640 range
ACT midpoint
26
2228 range
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
Outcomes
Graduation rate
78%
1st-yr retention
93%
Consumer completion
77%
Median earnings (6yr)
$49,466
Median earnings (10yr)
$58,469
Median debt
$19,500
Monthly loan payment
$207
Student Body
Men 35%Women 65%
14
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
11%
First-generation
14%
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
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing105
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration66
Marketing65
Finance and Financial Management Services53
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods41
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General41
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs39
Business Administration, Management and Operations34
Journalism33
Design and Applied Arts33
Accounting and Related Services30
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services29
Psychology, General25
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft22
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness20
Communication and Media Studies19
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Institutional
Avg faculty salary
$10,188/mo
Instructional spend/student
$16,043
Federal loan rate
27%