Samford University

Birmingham, AL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb

C+

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About Samford University

Samford University is a mid-sized, private nonprofit institution in Birmingham, AL, in a suburb setting. It enrolls about 4,206 students. The acceptance rate is 82%. 77% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $58,469.

82%

Acceptance

$32,622

Net price

4,206

Enrollment

77%

Grad rate

Report Card

A-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

C+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

C+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C-

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

82%

Acceptance rate

1,201

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading550–640

SAT Math520–610

ACT Composite22–28

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$32,622

Average net price

$40,150

In-state tuition

$40,150

Out-of-state tuition

$13,056

Room & board

$1,200

Books & supplies

$57,456

Total cost of attendance

11%

Students receiving Pell grants

27%

Students with federal loans

$19,500

Median student debt

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

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing30.0%

Business23.4%

Visual & Performing Arts7.0%

Communications6.9%

Social Sciences4.1%

Biology3.5%

Psychology3.4%

Education3.3%

History2.2%

Theology & Religion1.8%

After Graduation

$58,469

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$49,466

Median earnings (6 yrs)

77%

Graduation rate

93%

Retention rate

81%

Earn more than a HS grad

$16,043

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

4,206

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

14%

First-generation

Gender balance

65% women

35% men

Race & ethnicity

White

85%

Hispanic

Black

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

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