Birmingham, AL
91%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 3,149 |
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| Declined | + 297 |
| Total Received | 3,446 |
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| SAT | 1302 |
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| ACT | 0016 |
Samford University, founded in 1841, is a private, church-affiliated (Baptist) university. Programs are offered through the schools of arts, arts and sciences, business, divinity, education, health professions, law, nursing, pharmacy and public health. Its 247-acre campus is located in suburban Birmingham.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
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| Campus Enrollment | 5,471 |
| Established in | 1841 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College |
| Religious affiliation | Baptist |
| Accredited by |
• AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) • ABA (American Bar Association) • ADiA (American Dietetic Association) • APHE (Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education) • ATS (Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada) • CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education) • CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) • CIDA (Council for Interior Design Accreditation) • CoA-NA (Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs) • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) • NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) • SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools) |
247-acre, suburban campus in Homewood (population: 25,613), about five miles from Birmingham. Major airport, bus, and train serve Birmingham.
Samford University
800 Lakeshore Drive
Birmingham, AL 35229
| Application fee | $40
(fee waivers) |
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| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline |
December 1 (priority deadline) |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Neither |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT or ACT Required |
91%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 3,149 |
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| Declined | + 297 |
| Total Received | 3,446 |
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Recommendations
Standardized test scores
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Secondary school record
Volunteer Work
Alumni/ae relationship
Work Experience
Class rank
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Jason Black
Dean of Admissions
P: 800 888-7218
| Tuition | $29,640 |
| Room | $4,594 |
| Board | $2,268 |
| Additional fees | $850 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 |
| Total | $38,352 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $19,005 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $19,347 |
73%
$19,005
Need-based
| Federal | $1,722,696 |
| State | $124,123 |
| Institutional | $13,174,977 |
| Other external | $582,166 |
| Total | $15,603,962 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | |
| State | $165,077 |
| Institutional | $17,408,975 |
| Other external | $805,518 |
| Total | $18,379,570 |
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39%
95%
5%
90%
Transfer applicants accepted
49%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.50 |
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| High school transcript | Not Required/Recommended |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Not Required/Recommended |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
Not Reported
100%
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 21 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Canada China Nigeria The United Kingdom |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
Other Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Kristi Griem
Director of International Recruitment
205 726-4637
kgriem@samford.edu
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