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
Address800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229-2240
Phone205-726-2011
WEBwww.samford.edu/
Admission Information
Admissionwww.samford.edu/admission
Online Applicationwww.samford.edu/admission/apply
Financial Aidwww.samford.edu/departments/financial-services/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.samford.edu/admission/net-price-calculator
Veterans Tuitionwww.samford.edu/departments/financial-services/veterans
Athleticwww.samford.edu/athletics/
Disability Servicewww.samford.edu/departments/disability-resources/
School Category
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Carnegie CategoryDoctoral/Research University
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

The acceptance rate of Samford University is 82.23% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 28.92%. The application fees are $40 for undergraduate programs and $35 for graduate programs.
Open Admission Policy✗
Acceptance Rate82.23 %
Yield (Enrollment Rate)28.92 %
Undergraduate Application Fees$40
Graduate Application Fees$35
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Tuition & Fees

Samford's 2024 tuition & fees is $38,144 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.86% compared to the last year's rate ($36,725).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $22,604. The graduate tuition increased by 3.12% compared to the last year's rate.
Amounts
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$38,144
Graduate Tuition & Fees$22,604
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
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Student Population

A total of 5,682 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 218 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Samford has 3,672 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 2,010 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students5,682
Undergraduate Students3,672
Graduate Students2,010
Online Enrollment218
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Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

Samford offers 143 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 27 out of the 143 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
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs143 Programs
Number of online programs27 Programs
Offered Degrees/Programs2 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
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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✔