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Samford University

Samford University is a private nonprofit university in a large suburb of the Birmingham, AL metro with 3,832 students and a 82% acceptance rate.

Birmingham, Alabama · Private nonprofit · Suburb, large · 3,832 students

NCAA Division I · Southern ConferenceEarly action Nov 1

Admission rate

82%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,201

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

23–29

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$32,622

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

77%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

88%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$58,469

10 years after entry

Students

3,832

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadline
Early action
Apply early, hear early, not binding.		November 1, 2026

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: samford.edu · checked September 30, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$22,716
$30,001–48,000$24,812
$48,001–75,000$31,527
$75,001–110,000$34,206
Over $110,000$36,235

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreSamford University courseCredits
Calculus AB3
Psychology4PSYC 101 - General Psychology3 credits
Computer Science A4
Macroeconomics3ECON 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics3 credits
Microeconomics3ECON 202 - Principles of Microeconomics3 credits
World History: Modern5HIST 200 - World History since 15003 credits
European History4HIST 200 - World History since 15003 credits
Human Geography4GEOG 101 - Global Geography: Places, Landscapes, and Regions3 credits
Show all 27 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3
Calculus AB3MATH 240 - Calculus I4 credits
Psychology4PSYC 101 - General Psychology3 credits
Computer Science A4
Computer Science A4COSC 110 - Introduction to Programming I3 credits
Macroeconomics3ECON 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics3 credits
Microeconomics3ECON 202 - Principles of Microeconomics3 credits
World History: Modern5HIST 200 - World History since 15003 credits
European History4HIST 200 - World History since 15003 credits
Human Geography4GEOG 101 - Global Geography: Places, Landscapes, and Regions3 credits
Art: 2D Art and Design4ART 101 - Two-Dimensional Design3 credits
Art: 3D Art and Design3
Art: 3D Art and Design4
Art: 3D Art and Design4ART 102 - Three-Dimensional Design3 credits
Art: Drawing4ART 120 - Drawing I3 credits
Art: History4elective credit 3
Chinese Lang/Culture3CHIN 102 - Elementary Chinese II3 credits
Chinese Lang/Culture4
English Lang/Comp4UCW 101 - Core Writing3 credits
English Lit/Comp3
English Lit/Comp4UCW 101 - Core Writing3 credits
French Lang/Culture3FREN 102 - Elementary French II3 credits
French Lang/Culture4
German Lang/Culture3GER 102 - Elementary German II (3)3 credits
German Lang/Culture4
Govt/Pol (Comparative)4elective credit 3
Govt/Pol (U.S.)4POLS 205 - Introduction to American Politics3 credits
History: U.S4HIST 218 - Modern America3 credits
Italian Lang/Culture3ITAL 102 - Elementary Italian II3 credits
Italian Lang/Culture4
Japanese Lang/Culture3JAPN 102 - Elementary Japanese II3 credits
Latin3LATN 102 - Latin Foundations II3 credits
Latin4LATN 201 - Latin Intermediate Reading I3 credits
Latin5
Math, Statistics3
Math, Statistics3MATH 210 - Elementary Statistics3 credits
Math, Statistics4
Math: Precalculus4MATH 150 - Precalculus3 credits
Spanish Lang/Culture3SPAN 102 - Elementary Spanish II3 credits
Spanish Lang/Culture4
Spanish Lit/Culture4SPAN 301 - Grammar and Reading3 credits

Source: samford.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse102
Pharmaceutical Sciences86
Marketing/Marketing Management49
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences48
Finance45
Journalism45
Psychology40
Human Development and Family Studies34
Show the other 55 majors
Business Administration and Management29
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies28
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels27
Communication Sciences and Disorders27
Accounting27
Speech Communication and Rhetoric26
Interior Design17
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management16
Legal Studies16
Computer and Information Sciences16
Business/Managerial Economics15
English Language and Literature15
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies14
Graphic Design13
Biology/Biological Sciences12
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies11
Secondary Education and Teaching10
Missions/Missionary Studies8
History8
Musical Theatre7
Public Administration7
Music Teacher Education7
Geography6
International Relations and Affairs6
Political Science and Government6
Fine/Studio Arts5
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts5
Health/Health Care Administration/Management4
Public Health4
Elementary Education and Teaching4
Music4
Music Technology4
Biochemistry4
Game and Interactive Media Design3
Organizational Leadership3
Lay Ministry3
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies3
Bible/Biblical Studies3
Religion/Religious Studies3
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies3
Music Performance2
Sociology2
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics2
Environmental Science2
Philosophy and Religious Studies1
Music Theory and Composition1
Keyboard Instruments1
Voice and Opera1
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator1
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics1
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics1
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography1
Neuroscience1
Mathematics1
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Southern Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Southern Conference

Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force, Army

Faith groups

Cru, Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Esports, Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Suburb, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Birmingham, AL

1,192,583 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM)

Nearest hub airport

Hartsfield/Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 10.8 of 20

Elevation

698 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

35°F

July high

91°F

Annual snowfall

1.4 in

Days at 90°F or higher

65 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,550 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, suburban campus, NCAA Division I, similar size