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Samford University Science & Tech Programs

Samford University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Birmingham, AL. The Suburbs Of A Large City provides tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

Samford University Rankings

Samford University has earned the following rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#4 of 60	State — Alabama
Overall Quality	#50 of 1,106	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#384 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Samford University?

Contact details for Samford University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229-2240
Phone:	2057262011
Website:	www.samford.edu/
Admissions:	www.samford.edu/admission
Financial Aid:	www.samford.edu/departments/financial-services/

How Do I Get Into Samford University?

You can apply to Samford University online at: www.samford.edu/admission/apply

Samford University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Samford University

These are the things Samford University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Samford University?

Samford University admits 82%, making it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 29% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

25% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 66% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Samford University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 550 and 640. Math scores were between 520 and 610.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1070 to 1250. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Samford University ranged between 22 and 28.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Samford University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,596	1,256	79%
Women	2,963	2,499	84%

Can I Afford Samford University?

The average net price after aid at Samford University is $30,795. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$39,000
In-State Fees	$1,150
Out-of-State Tuition	$39,000
Out-of-State Fees	$1,150
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$40,150
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$40,150

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 28% of students at Samford University receive some form of financial aid (1,080 students).

About 99% of students at Samford University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $22,680 per student.

11% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,769.

Student Loan Debt

27% of Samford University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,374 per year.

Samford University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,271 students enrolled at Samford University. Samford University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 3,828 undergraduate students at Samford University, approximately 35% are male and 65% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Samford University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	49
Black or African American	183
Hispanic	187
White	3,230
American Indian/Alaska Native	11
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	3
Two or More Races	84
Non-Resident	42

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Samford University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Alabama	248
Georgia	228
Tennessee	215
Texas	90
Florida	77

Additionally, approximately 1.1% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Samford University Graduate Student Diversity

1,959 of Samford University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Samford University, approximately 31% are male and 69% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Samford University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	47
Black or African American	286
Hispanic	101
White	1,377
American Indian/Alaska Native	9
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	23
Non-Resident	27

Online Learning at Samford University

Samford University provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

608 undergraduate students at Samford University took at least one online class — of those, 46 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 284 students took at least one online class and 366 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Samford University

Samford University offers 24 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Samford University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.