Samford University
Basic Information
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
3,828
Men / Women
35% / 65%
White
71%
Black
10%
Hispanic
4%
Mixed
3%
Native American
1%
Asian
1%
International
1%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Life & Natural Sciences
38%
Business & Economics
21%
Arts
7%
Education
5%
Engineering, Computing & Math
2%
Financial
Tuition & Fees
$40,150
Est. Cost of Attendance
$57,456
10-Year ROI
$112,000
ROI Percentile
28th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
93%
4-Year Graduation Rate
68%
6-Year Graduation Rate
77%
Transfer-Out Rate
0%
Weather
Comfortable Days
95 (20th pctl)
Sunshine Hours
2,738 (70th pctl)
Days Without Precipitation
255 (66th pctl)
Muggyness
Nice
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
72%
Yield (Unbound)
29%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
—
Graduate Degrees
| Humanities & Social Sciences | 189 | #129 |
| Life & Natural Sciences | 227 | #133 |
| Engineering, Computing & Math | 0 | #264 |
Honors College
Name
University Fellows Honors Program
Students
160 (4%)
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
test_optional
Submitted Test Scores
91%
SAT Range
1,070
–
1,250
ACT Range
22
–
28
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock School of Business | 171 | 56% / 44% | 1% | $90,611 | |
| Accounting | 27 — | 44% / 56% | 4% | $93,746 | |
| Business Administration | 29 +3 | 55% / 45% | 3% | $82,148 | |
| Business Economics | 15 +5 | 73% / 27% | 0% | — | |
| Entrepreneurship | 3 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | — | |
| Finance | 45 +10 | 71% / 29% | 0% | $94,750 | |
| Marketing | 49 +6 | 45% / 55% | 0% | — | |
| Organizational Leadership | 3 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $82,148 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard College of Arts and Sciences | 254 | 35% / 65% | 1% | $54,691 | |
| Computer Science | 16 — | 69% / 31% | 0% | — | |
| Engineering Physics | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Mathematics | 1 +1 | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Biochemistry | 4 +1 | 75% / 25% | 0% | — | |
| Biology | 12 — | 42% / 58% | 0% | — | |
| Environmental Science | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Marine Biology | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Neuroscience | 1 +1 | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Pre-Medicine | 14 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Economics | |||||
| Biblical Studies | 3 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | — | |
| Christian Ministry | 3 — | 67% / 33% | 33% | — | |
| Classical Studies | 1 +1 | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Communication Studies | 26 — | 31% / 69% | 0% | — | |
| Cultural Studies | |||||
| English | 15 +5 | 7% / 93% | 0% | — | |
| French | |||||
| Geography | 6 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| History | 8 +1 | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| International Affairs | 6 — | 17% / 83% | 0% | — | |
| Journalism | 45 +2 | 16% / 84% | 0% | $54,691 | |
| Legal Studies | 16 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Liberal Arts | 3 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | — | |
| Philosophy | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Philosophy | |||||
| Political Science | 6 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Psychology | 40 +1 | 20% / 80% | 2% | — | |
| Public Administration | 7 — | 71% / 29% | 0% | — | |
| Religious Studies | 3 +1 | 33% / 67% | 0% | — | |
| Romance Languages | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Sociology | 2 +1 | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Spanish | |||||
| World Missions | 8 +2 | 50% / 50% | 0% | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ida V. Moffett School of Nursing | 155 | 14% / 86% | 1% | $110,828 | |
| Health Sciences | 48 — | 27% / 73% | 0% | — | |
| Nursing | 102 — | 8% / 92% | 2% | $110,828 | |
| Health Administration | 4 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Health Information Management | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McWhorter School of Pharmacy | 86 | 34% / 66% | 0% | $155,866 | |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 86 — | 34% / 66% | 0% | $155,866 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlean Bullard Beeson School of Education | 164 | 14% / 86% | 1% | $55,892 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 27 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Nutrition and Wellness | 11 — | 9% / 91% | 0% | — | |
| Pre-Physical Therapy | 28 — | 21% / 79% | 0% | — | |
| Sport Management | 16 — | 62% / 38% | 6% | $55,096 | |
| Human Development and Family Studies | 34 — | 6% / 94% | 0% | $55,278 | |
| Elementary Education | 4 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $56,713 | |
| K-12 Education | 27 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $56,713 | |
| Secondary Education | 10 +1 | 10% / 90% | 0% | $56,713 | |
| Music Education | 7 — | 43% / 57% | 0% | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Public Health | 4 | 0% / 100% | 0% | ||
| Public Health | 4 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of the Arts | 63 | 24% / 76% | 0% | ||
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 3 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Graphic Design | 13 — | 8% / 92% | 0% | — | |
| Interior Design | 17 — | 18% / 82% | 0% | — | |
| Keyboard Instruments | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Music | 4 — | 25% / 75% | 0% | — | |
| Music Performance | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Music Technology | 4 +1 | 75% / 25% | 0% | — | |
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Musical Theatre | 7 — | 14% / 86% | 0% | — | |
| Studio Art | 5 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Theatre | 5 — | 20% / 80% | 0% | — | |
| Vocal Performance | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — |
Rankings
Politically Correct
No Safe Spaces Needed
Conservatives Inc
Traditionalists