Samford University
tuition & fees
$40,150
graduate tuition & fees
$21,797
acceptance rate
82%
Student Population
6,097
online students
412
Number of Programs
144
Financial Aid Amount
$22,680
SAT Scores
1,150
Graduation Rate
77%
Samford University is a Private, 4 years college located in Birmingham, Alabama. Samford ranked 105th in National Universities and 1st in Alabama Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 6,097 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. It is a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. Samford's acceptance rate is 82.36% last year (undergraduate school).
Samford University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Samford University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229-2240 |
| Phone | 205-726-2011 |
| WEB | www.samford.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.samford.edu/admission |
| Online Application | www.samford.edu/admission/apply |
| Financial Aid | www.samford.edu/departments/financial-services/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.samford.edu/admission/net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | www.samford.edu/departments/financial-services/veterans |
| Athletic | www.samford.edu/athletics/ |
| Disability Service | www.samford.edu/departments/disability-resources/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Doctoral/Research University |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Samford University is 82.36% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 28.95%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 82.36 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 28.95 % |
Tuition & Fees
Samford's 2025 tuition & fees is $40,150 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 5.26% compared to the last year's rate ($38,144).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $21,797. The graduate tuition decreased by -3.57% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $40,150 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $21,797 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 6,097 students have enrolled at Samford (2024-2025). Among them, 412 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Samford has 4,210 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,887 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 6,097 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 4,210 |
| Graduate Students | 1,887 |
| Online Enrollment | 412 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Samford offers 144 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 28 out of the 144 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Samford
| Number of programs | 144 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 28 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |