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Samford University
Birmingham,
AL
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate83%
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About Samford University
Samford University is a private, religious university in the suburb of Birmingham, Alabama. Samford University was founded in 1841. The college enrolls around 5,683 students a year, including 3,672 undergrad students.
Samford University Acceptance Rate 2022
It is moderately difficult to get into Samford University. Samford University admitted 83% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 3,611 out of 4,337 total applicants were accepted.
| Samford University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 83% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.8 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 26% |
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Samford University is located in the town of Birmingham, Alabama,.
If you are interested in seeing Samford University for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 65 to Birmingham, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International.
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College Info
Samford University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
May 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Samford University is May 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Samford University is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Samford University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1090 - 1265
Math SAT Range
530 - 620
Reading SAT Range
550 - 650
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1265 and Above
Good
1090 to 1265
Avg
1090 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Samford University students is 1160. Applicants with SAT scores of 1265 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Samford University, while applicants with SAT scores between 1090 to 1265 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1090 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Samford University.
Samford University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$50,304
In State$50,304
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$37,144
$37,144
Fees
$1,000
$1,000
Housing
$12,160
$12,160
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Samford University is like? There are approximately 5,683 students enrolled at Samford University, including 3,672 undergraduate students and 2,011 graduate students. 98% percent of students attend school full-time, 28% percent are from AL and 72% percent of students are from other states.
98%
Full Time2%
Part Time28%
In State72%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
5,683
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
83%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
May 1
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