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Samford University

Birmingham, AL · Private Nonprofit · 4,206 students

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$58k

Median earnings 10 years
after starting college

82%Acceptance Rate

77%Graduation Rate

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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)77.0%

Students who graduate within 6 years

Graduation Rate (4 years)68.3%

Students who graduate on time

First-Year Retention Rate92.9%

Students who return for sophomore year

First-Generation Students13.8%

Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

1201

Average SAT Score

Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)

800 (min)1600 (max)

ACT Midpoint Score

Middle 50% of admitted students (out of 36)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Health Sciences35.0%

Business & Marketing19.0%

Communications7.9%

Education5.3%

Psychology4.5%

Social Sciences2.3%

Biological Sciences2.0%

Computer Science1.8%

History0.9%

Humanities0.3%

Engineering0.2%

Mathematics0.1%

Faculty & Resources

$10k

Average Faculty Salary/Year

$16k

Instructional Spend per Student

$470M

Total Endowment

Samford University — Academics

Samford University has a graduation rate of 77.0%, which is above the national average and reflects strong academic support and student outcomes.

The first-year retention rate is 92.9%, meaning the vast majority of students return for their sophomore year — a strong indicator of student satisfaction.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 1201, and the ACT midpoint is 26. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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