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Colleges / Samford University

Samford University

Birmingham, AL 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate83%
Acceptance Rate83%

About Samford University

Samford University is a private, religious university in the suburb of Birmingham, Alabama. Samford University was founded in 1841. The college enrolls around 5,683 students a year, including 3,672 undergrad students.

Samford University Acceptance Rate 2022

It is moderately difficult to get into Samford University. Samford University admitted 83% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 3,611 out of 4,337 total applicants were accepted.

Samford University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 83%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.8
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 26%

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Samford University is located in the town of Birmingham, Alabama,.

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College Info

800 Lakeshore Drive Birmingham, AL 35229

Campus Setting: Suburban

Samford University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

May 1

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Samford University is May 1.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Samford University is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Samford University SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1090 - 1265

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Math SAT Range

530 - 620

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Reading SAT Range

550 - 650

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1265 and Above

Good

1090 to 1265

Avg

1090 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for Samford University students is 1160. Applicants with SAT scores of 1265 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Samford University, while applicants with SAT scores between 1090 to 1265 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1090 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Samford University.

Samford University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$50,304

In State

$50,304

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$37,144
$37,144
Fees
$1,000
$1,000
Housing
$12,160
$12,160
Books
Unknown
Unknown

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Student Life

Wondering what life at Samford University is like? There are approximately 5,683 students enrolled at Samford University, including 3,672 undergraduate students and 2,011 graduate students. 98% percent of students attend school full-time, 28% percent are from AL and 72% percent of students are from other states.

98%

Full Time

2%

Part Time

28%

In State

72%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

5,683

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

83%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$38,144

Out-of-State

$38,144

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

May 1
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