Samford University
About
Samford University is a premier private Christian institution in Birmingham, Alabama, recognized for its strong academic reputation and standout programs within the Brock School of Business, Cumberland School of Law, and the Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing. The university provides an intimate, student-centered learning environment set on a picturesque Georgian-colonial campus, emphasizing undergraduate teaching quality, mentorship, and high post-graduation placement rates. Campus culture is close-knit and faith-informed, enriched by competitive NCAA Division I athletics, active Greek life, and cherished campus traditions like "Step Sing," a massive, student-led musical theater competition.
Wikipedia:Samford University is a private Christian university in Homewood, Alabama, United States. Homewood is an inner-suburb of Birmingham. Samford was founded by Baptists in 1841 as Howard College and located until 1887 in Marion, Alabama. It is governed by an independent board of trustees, which requires board members to be Baptists.
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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.
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