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Samford University
Birmingham, ALPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting
Open Admission • 82% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Samford University is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of Birmingham, AL. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 4.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 82%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
4.2K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
82% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading550 - 640
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math520 - 610
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite22 - 28
1typical 50% range36
82%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences35% of degrees
Business & Marketing19% of degrees
Social Sciences3% of degrees
Biological Sciences2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $132,942
Earnings 5yr: $140,893
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $127,084
Earnings 5yr: $116,262
Debt: N/A
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $122,699
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $119,888
Earnings 5yr: $139,665
Debt: $12,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $119,341
Earnings 5yr: $82,851
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,374
Earnings 5yr: $88,734
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,915
Earnings 5yr: $111,786
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,444
Earnings 5yr: $85,275
Debt: $19,000
Public Health.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,506
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,202
Earnings 5yr: $84,371
Debt: N/A
Law.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,687
Earnings 5yr: $82,757
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,572
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,180
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification)
Earnings 4yr: $81,398
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,584
Earnings 5yr: $65,015
Debt: $23,235
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,517
Earnings 5yr: $71,186
Debt: $25,750
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,839
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $18,000
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,341
Earnings 5yr: $67,148
Debt: N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,010
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Social Work.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,271
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$32,622
In-State Tuition$40,150
Out-of-State Tuition$40,150
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
11%
Pell Grants
27%
Take Loans
78%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$49,466
+18% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$58,469
Completion Signals
77%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
93%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,750
Est. Monthly Payment
$170/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
35%
Men65%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 35% men and 65% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
14%
Part-Time Share
1%
Avg Family Income
$108,314
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