Samford University Admission
Application Fee
$40
Graduate Application Fee
$35
Acceptance Rate
83.26%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
26.97%
Freshmen Enrollment
974
SAT Scores
1,170
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 4,337 students have applied and 3,611 students have allowed to admit to Samford University (Acceptance rate: 83.26%). Samford's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 26.97 % where 974 students have finally enrolled out of 3,611 admitted students.
Samford acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Alabama.
Samford enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Alabama.
How to Apply to Samford University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Samford. Samford offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admission | www.samford.edu/admission |
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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/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Samford and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Samford University is 1,170 and the average ACT score is 26. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
SAT Average | ACT Average | |
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Samford University | 1,170 | 26 |
All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Alabama | 1,092 | 62 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Samford University, 257 students submitted SAT scores (26% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,170 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Alabama. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
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Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 550 | 600 | 650 |
Mathematics | 530 | 570 | 620 |
Total | 1,080 | 1,170 | 1,270 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Samford University, 627 students submitted ACT scores (64% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 26 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Alabama. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
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Composite | 23 | 26 | 29 |
English | 22 | 26 | 31 |
Mathematics | 20 | 24 | 27 |
Samford Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Samford University. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
Secondary school GPA | Required |
Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
Secondary school record | Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
Recommendations | Required |
Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
Work experience | Not Considered |
Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
Legacy status | Required |