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Samford University

Birmingham, AL

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Overview

Samford University is a University institution located in Birmingham, AL, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 800 Lakeshore Drive
Samford Hall
Birmingham, AL  35229-0002
United States
Contact Mr. Brian L. Kennedy
Assistant Dean of Admissions
Email: blkenned@samford.edu
Phone: 205-726-4176

Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services Associate Bachelors
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Biological And Biomedical Sciences Associate Bachelors
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Biology/biological Sciences, General Checkmark
Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography Checkmark
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Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services Associate Bachelors
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Business Administration And Management, General Checkmark
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Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies Checkmark
Finance, General Checkmark
Marketing/marketing Management, General Checkmark
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Communication, Journalism And Related Programs Associate Bachelors
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Speech Communication And Rhetoric Checkmark
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services Associate Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General Checkmark
Education Associate Bachelors
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Teacher Education, Multiple Levels Checkmark
Engineering Associate Bachelors
Engineering Physics/applied Physics Checkmark
English Language And Literature/Letters Associate Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General Checkmark
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Associate Bachelors
Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies, General Checkmark
Human Development And Family Studies, General Checkmark
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics Associate Bachelors
Ancient/classical Greek Language And Literature Checkmark
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General Checkmark
French Language And Literature Checkmark
German Language And Literature Checkmark
Latin Language And Literature Checkmark
Romance Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General Checkmark
Spanish Language And Literature Checkmark
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences Associate Bachelors
Communication Sciences And Disorders, General Checkmark
Health Information/medical Records Administration/administrator Checkmark
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General Checkmark
Health/health Care Administration/management Checkmark
Pharmaceutical Sciences Checkmark
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies Checkmark
Pre-physical Therapy Studies Checkmark
Public Health, General Checkmark
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse Checkmark
History Associate Bachelors
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Legal Professions And Studies Associate Bachelors
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Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities Associate Bachelors
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Mathematics And Statistics Associate Bachelors
Mathematics, General Checkmark
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Bachelors
Cultural Studies/critical Theory And Analysis Checkmark
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General Checkmark
Natural Resources And Conservation Associate Bachelors
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Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies Associate Bachelors
Sport And Fitness Administration/management Checkmark
Philosophy And Religious Studies Associate Bachelors
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Philosophy And Religious Studies, General Checkmark
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Religion/religious Studies, Other Checkmark
Physical Sciences Associate Bachelors
Chemistry, General Checkmark
Physics, General Checkmark
Psychology Associate Bachelors
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Public Administration And Social Service Professions Associate Bachelors
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Social Sciences Associate Bachelors
Economics, General Checkmark
Geography Checkmark
International Relations And Affairs Checkmark
Political Science And Government, General Checkmark
Sociology, General Checkmark
Theology And Religious Vocations Associate Bachelors
Bible/biblical Studies Checkmark
Lay Ministry Checkmark
Missions/missionary Studies Checkmark
Religious/sacred Music Checkmark
Visual And Performing Arts Associate Bachelors
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General Checkmark
Fine/studio Arts, General Checkmark
Game And Interactive Media Design Checkmark
Graphic Design Checkmark
Interior Design Checkmark
Keyboard Instruments Checkmark
Music Performance, General Checkmark
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Music Theory And Composition Checkmark
Music, General Checkmark
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Voice And Opera Checkmark

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

4,337
Applied
3,611
Accepted
3,652
Enrolled
83%
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Female Admissions

2,865
Females Applied
2,448
Females Accepted
85%
Acceptance Rate
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Male Admissions

1,472
Males Applied
1,163
Males Accepted
79%
Acceptance Rate

Applying

40
Application Fee
3.8
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements
Required Transcript of high school record
Essay
One recommendation
Required for some programs Interview

Application Deadlines

Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen May 1st November 1st
Out of state Fall freshmen May 1st January 1st
Other early decision plan Not reported Not reported
Transfer Not reported Not reported Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test Avg. Score 25th % Info icon 75th % Info icon
SAT Critical Reading 600 550 650
SAT Math 570 530 620
ACT Composite 26 23 29

Tuition & Fees

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Tuition

37,144
Private
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Fees

1,000
Full-time student fees
12,160
Room & board
6,558
Room only
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Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered No
Tuition pre-payment plan No
Tuition payment plans offered Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition Employees

Financial Aid

25,550
Avg. Financial Aid Package
25,397
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
29,148
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,169
Avg. Loan Aid
15,660
Avg. Grant Aid
20,337
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
100% Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
75%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
30%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,652
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
72%
Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 4.09%
Black or African American 5.34%
White or Caucasian 85.06%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.08%
Asian 1.44%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.16%
Two or more races 2.07%
Other 0.82%

Gender

Male (32.45%)
Female (68.1%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing Yes
Housing requirements Yes
Housing options Men-only housing
Women-only housing
Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing 63%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper Checkmark
Drama/theatre group Checkmark
Marching band Checkmark
Choral groups Checkmark
Campus events:
Homecoming, Family Weekend and Hanging of the Green and Lighting of the Way

Student Services

Legal services Checkmark
Health clinic Checkmark
Personal/psychological counseling Checkmark
Women's center Checkmark
International students advisor Checkmark
More services
Amnesty International and Circle K

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities Checkmark
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Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
SGA, Latino Club, International Club, International Justice Mission and League of Women Voters

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services Checkmark
24-hour patrols by trained officers Checkmark
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Late-night transport/escort services Checkmark
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Checkmark

Athletics

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Men's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Baseball Checkmark Division 1 Checkmark
Basketball Checkmark Division 1 Checkmark
Crew Checkmark No No
Cross-country Running Checkmark Division 1 Checkmark
Equestrian Sports Checkmark No No
Football Checkmark Division 1 Checkmark
Golf Checkmark Division 1 Checkmark
Indoor Track No No No
Lacrosse Checkmark No No
Riflery Checkmark No No
Sand Volleyball Checkmark No No
Soccer No No No
Softball No No No
Table Tennis Checkmark No No
Tennis Checkmark Division 1 Checkmark
Track And Field Checkmark Division 1 Checkmark
Ultimate Frisbee Checkmark No No
Volleyball No No No
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Women's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Baseball No No No
Basketball Checkmark Division 1 Checkmark
Crew Checkmark No No
Cross-country Running Checkmark Division 1 Checkmark
Equestrian Sports Checkmark No No
Football No No No
Golf Checkmark Division 1 Checkmark
Indoor Track No No No
Lacrosse No No No
Riflery Checkmark No No
Sand Volleyball Checkmark No No
Soccer Checkmark Division 1 Checkmark
Softball Checkmark Division 1 Checkmark
Table Tennis Checkmark No No
Tennis Checkmark Division 1 Checkmark
Track And Field Checkmark Division 1 Checkmark
Ultimate Frisbee No No No
Volleyball Checkmark Division 1 Checkmark

Faculty

500
Total Faculty
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 155
Part-time - 345
Male - 208
Female - 292
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