Samford University
Birmingham, Alabama · Private
Acceptance Rate: 82%
Admissions
Applications & Enrollment
4,559
Applicants
82.37%
Acceptance Rate
3,755
Admitted
1,087
Enrolled
| Breakdown | Men | Women | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 1,596 | 2,963 | — | 4,559 |
| Admitted | 1,256 | 2,499 | — | 3,755 |
| Enrolled | Not Reported | Not Reported | — | 1,087 |
SAT / ACT Information
| Test | 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Composite | 1080 | 1150 | 1240 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing | 550 | 590 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 560 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 25 | 28 |
| ACT English | 22 | 25 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 24 | 26 |
| ACT Reading | 22 | 27 | 32 |
| ACT Science | 21 | 24 | 27 |
25%
SAT Submission Rate
66%
ACT Submission Rate
Test policy: SAT/ACT considered if submitted; not required or recommended. Latest score receipt date is May 1.
GPA & Class Rank
3.88
Average High School GPA
100%
First-Year Students Submitting GPA
24% submitted · Top 10%: 27% · Top 25%: 55% · Top 50%: 84%
Class Rank
Early Decision / Early Action
| Plan | Details |
|---|---|
| Early Decision | Not offered |
| Early Action | Not offered |
| Application Deadline | May 1 (application closing date) |
| Notification Date | Rolling decisions beginning November 1 |
How This College Evaluates Applicants
Based on Common Data Set section C7.
Very Important
Important
Considered
Not Considered
Student Profile
Enrollment
4,210
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,891
Graduate Enrollment
6,101
Total University Enrollment
Full-time undergraduate: 4,148 · Part-time undergraduate: 62
Undergraduate Demographics
| Demographic | Students | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 3,554 | 84.4% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 208 | 4.9% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 202 | 4.8% |
| Black or African American, non-Hispanic | 91 | 2.2% |
| Two or more races, non-Hispanic | 91 | 2.2% |
| Asian, non-Hispanic | 56 | 1.3% |
| Nonresidents / International | 45 | 1.1% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic | 13 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic | 4 | 0.1% |
Gender
1,470
Male
34.9%
2,740
Female
65.1%
Geographic Distribution
45 (1.1%)
Nonresident / International Undergraduate Students
Financial Aid
78%
Demonstrated Need Met
$31,641,447
Total Scholarships & Grants Awarded
Not Reported
Total Need-Based Aid Awarded
Average Aid
| Student Group | Average Aid Package | Average Need-Based Scholarship/Grant |
|---|---|---|
| Full-Time First-Time First-Year Students | $27,660 | $22,418 |
| All Full-Time Undergraduates | $28,784 | $23,220 |
The aid package includes all need-based aid (grants, loans, and work-study), while the scholarship/grant figure is gift aid that does not need to be repaid.
Average need met for all full-time undergraduates is 75%. Institutional non-need-based scholarships average $19,212 for first-year students. 2024–25 tuition and required fees total $41,910.
Academics
Student / Faculty Ratio
15:1
Student/Faculty Ratio
Based on 5,042 students and 348 faculty.
📚 Top 5 Majors
Commonly declared majors — not a ranking or an exhaustive list of programs offered.
Bachelor's Degrees Awarded
| Field | Percentage of Bachelor's Degrees |
|---|---|
| Health Professions & Related Programs | 33.1% |
| Business/Marketing | 20.6% |
| Communication/Journalism | 7.7% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 6.8% |
| Education | 5.2% |
| Family & Consumer Sciences | 4.8% |
| Psychology | 4.3% |
| Social Sciences | 2.3% |
| English | 2.1% |
| Biological/Life Sciences | 2.1% |
| Computer & Information Sciences | 1.7% |
| Law/Legal Studies | 1.7% |
| Parks & Recreation | 1.7% |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 1.7% |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures & Linguistics | 1% |
| History | 1% |
| Public Administration & Social Services | 0.7% |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 0.5% |
| Liberal Arts/General Studies | 0.3% |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 0.2% |
| Engineering | 0.2% |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 0.2% |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 0.1% |
Total bachelor's degrees awarded: 947
Graduation & Retention
93%
First-Year Retention
Fall 2023 Cohort
68.3%
4-Year Graduation
Fall 2018 Cohort
77%
6-Year Graduation
Fall 2018 Cohort
Data Source & Transparency
Data sourced from the Samford University Common Data Set 2024–25.
Data Year: 2024–25 · Last Updated: August 5, 2026
Figures not drawn from the Common Data Set are attributed separately where applicable. Visit Samford University