Samford University
800 Lakeshore DriveBirmingham, AL 35229
(205) 726-2011
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 5462
Type: Private nonprofit 4-year or above
Main Website: www.samford.edu
Financial Aid: financial aid link
Annual Costs
Tuition and fees: $27,324.00
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $42,270.00
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $42,270.00
Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships
Test Scoring
| 25th Percentile* | 75th Percentile* | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 510 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 615 |
| SAT Writing | 500 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 29 |
| ACT English | 24 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Writing |
*Click here for an explanation of 25th and 75th Percentile scoring.
Financial Aid
| Percentage of students receiving any financial aid | 98% |
| Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants | 14% |
| Average Federal Grant | $4,823.00 |
| State Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving state aid | 23% |
| Average state aid | $540.00 |
| Institutional Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid | 97% |
| Average institutional aid | $12,448.00 |
| Student Loans | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving a student loan | 40% |
| Average student loan | $8,152.00 |
- Degrees
- POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (AT LEAST 1 BUT LESS THAN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS)
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- POSTBACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE
- MASTER'S DEGREE
- POST-MASTER'S CERTIFICATE
- DOCTOR’S DEGREE - RESEARCH/SCHOLARSHIP
- DOCTOR’S DEGREE - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- Majors
- Accounting
- Art/art Studies
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Chemistry
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Computer Science
- Divinity/Ministry
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
- Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
- English Language and Literature
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians
- Environmental Science
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
- Finance
- Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
- Foreign Languages and Literatures
- French Language and Literature
- General Studies
- Geography
- German Language and Literature
- Graphic Design
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness
- History
- History Teacher Education
- Human Development and Family Studies
- Human Resources Development
- Interior Design
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Relations and Affairs
- International/Global Studies
- Journalism
- Keyboard Instruments
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Latin American Studies
- Latin Language and Literature
- Law
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Mathematics
- Music
- Music Pedagogy
- Music Performance
- Music Teacher Education
- Music Theory and Composition
- Nurse Anesthetist
- Nursing Practice
- Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physics
- Political Science and Government
- Pre-medicine/Pre-medical Studies
- Programs for Foreign Lawyers
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Religious/Sacred Music
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Student Counseling and Personnel Services
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
- Theological and Ministerial Studies
- Theology/Theological Studies
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Voice and Opera
- Art/art Studies
Alabama Scholarships
Leroy Simms Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled at the University of Alabama-Huntsville. Selection is based on academic achievement. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Economagic Scholarship in Economics
Annual award for undergraduate students enrolled at the University of Alabama-Birmingham School of Business or School of Social and Behavioral Sciences majoring in Economics. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Contact the college's School of Business for more information and/or application. more...
UAB Leadership Council Scholarship
Scholarship for Birmingham, Alabama Metropolitan area residents who are college juniors enrolled at the University of Alabama-Birmingham. Students must have completed 60 semester hours. Number of awards and award amount may vary. more...
Corr Scholarship
Scholarship for graduate students enrolled at the University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa College of Communication and Information Sciences School of Library and Information Studies. Students must be pursuing specializations in school or youth services. Number of awards and award amount may vary. more...
AMA-UAB Scholarship in Business
Annual award for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at the University of Alabama-Birmingham School of Business majoring in Industrial Distribution or Marketing. Students must have a minimum 2.5 CGPA. Due date may vary. Contact the college's School of Business for more information and/or application. more...
Comer Foundation Graduate Fellowship
Scholarship for graduate students enrolled at the University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa Graduate School of Business majoring in Commerce and Business Administration. Number of awards and award amount may vary. more...
Reaves Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at the Jacksonville State University. Students must demonstrate academic achievement. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Alys Robinson Stephens Scholarship
Annual award for undergraduate students enrolled at the University of Alabama-Birmingham School of Arts and Humanities majoring in Music in either instrument or voice. Due date may vary. Contact the college's Department of Music for more information and/or application. more...
Clarice L. Parker Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship for Alabama residents who are undergraduate students enrolled full-time at the University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa College of Continuing Studies. Students must be taking a minimum of one credit hour at the College, be 25 years of age or older, and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Priority given to Tuscaloosa County, Alabama residents with financial need. Number of awards and award amount may vary. more...
Alumni Book Leadership Scholarship
Annual award for undergraduate (freshmen ineligible) students enrolled full-time at the University of South Alabama. Students must have a minimum 3.0 CGPA and have completed a minimum of 36 credit hours. Consideration may be given to academic achievement, leadership skills, and financial need. more...