Samford University
Private nonprofit, 4-year
800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229-2240
Quick Facts
3,828
Total Enrollment
82%
Acceptance Rate
80%
Graduation Rate
$49,466
Median Earnings (6yr)
$38,144
In-State Tuition
$30,795
Avg Net Price
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1203
Avg SAT Score
About Samford University
Institution Details
| Type | Private nonprofit, 4-year |
| Classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Size | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 800 Lakeshore Drive |
| City | Birmingham, AL |
| ZIP Code | 35229-2240 |
| County | Jefferson County |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: Dr. Beck Taylor (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 3,828 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 66% |
| Male | 34% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 85.7% |
| Black | 4.5% |
| Hispanic | 4.7% |
| Asian | 1.3% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2.1% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 0.8% |
| Unknown | 0.6% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 1.2% |
| Part-Time Students | 1.3% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 550 | 600 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 560 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 25 | 29 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$38,144
In-State Tuition
$38,144
Out-of-State Tuition
$53,934
Total Cost of Attendance
$30,795
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 11% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 29% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 11% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $19,500 |
| Median Total Debt | $15,750 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $34,000 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 78% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $21,891 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $24,253 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $27,995 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $32,769 |
| $110,001+ | $33,894 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$49,466
6 Years After
$54,932
8 Years After
$58,469
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $33,129 | 75th percentile: $68,283
Earnings by Family Income Background
$41,489
Low Income
$46,712
Middle Income
$52,978
High Income
Student Outcomes
88%
Full-Time Retention
100%
Part-Time Retention
80%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$9,810
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$16,196
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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