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Samford University

Birmingham, Alabama · Private · 4,206 undergrads

Samford University admits 82% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Samford University?

82% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1070–1250 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

4,559 applied, 3,755 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Samford University cost?

$32,950 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $59,741.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$25,299
$30,000–$48,000$24,217
$48,000–$75,000$27,586
$75,000–$110,000$30,393
over $110,000$37,166

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Samford University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Samford University's fall 2027 rule yet. Samford University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Samford University's site

What it's like

4,206
undergrads. Mid-size: plenty of people, and professors who can learn your name.
Suburb
Campus setting in Birmingham, AL.
93%
of first-years come back for year two.
72%
finish in four years. 80% within six.
$67k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$19.5k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Samford University is on

Easiest to get into in AlabamaColleges for a 1150 SATColleges for a 25 ACT

Questions people ask

What is Samford University's acceptance rate?
82% for fall 2024: 3,755 of 4,559 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Samford University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1070 to 1250 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Samford University cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $27,586 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $59,741.
What is Samford University's graduation rate?
80% of students finish within six years and 72% within four (IPEDS).