Samford University

Birmingham, AL • privateCSS ProfileDI | Southern Conference | FCS
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Suburban (Suburb: Large )
Student Population
Undergrad: 3,936 • Total: 6,227
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
800 Lakeshore Drive
Birmingham, AL
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Website
Region
Southeast
Carnegie Classification
Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 1,375 (34.9%) • Female: 2,561 (65.1%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 52 1.3%
Black/African American 202 5.1%
Hispanic/Latino 182 4.6%
White 3,347 85.0%
Two or More Races 85 2.2%
International 31 0.8%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
82.2%
3,734 admitted from 4,541 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
Sometimes Required
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 550-650
Math: 520-610
Total: 1070-1260
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
23-29
Application Types Offered
EA RD
Application Requirements
Application Fee
$50
Financial Aid Forms
CSS Profile Required
Deadlines
EA: 11/01/2025
RD: Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
79.7%
4-Year Graduation Rate
71.6%
Freshman Retention Rate
88.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
10.6:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$58,483
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $37,144
Room & Board
$1,200
Books & Supplies
$20,139
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $21,891
$30,001-48,000 $24,253
$48,001-75,000 $27,995
$75,001-110,000 $32,769
$110,001+ $33,894
Students Receiving Pell Grants
98%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$32,176

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
Division I
Conference
Southern Conference
Football
FCS
Men's Sports (6)
Baseball Basketball Football (FCS) Golf Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women's Sports (7)
Basketball Golf Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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