Samford University, AL
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Baptist Church
Main Campus
Samford University Rankings
Affordability32
Selectivity56
Retention78
Graduation62
Earnings42
Diversity12
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Samford University
96%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
4%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences3%
Business, Management, Marketing18%
Communication, Journalism7%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education5%
Engineering<1%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs33%
History2%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences6%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting<1%
Legal Professions and Studies2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities1%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies<1%
Natural Resources and Conservation<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences<1%
Psychology3%
Public Administration and Social Service2%
Social Sciences3%
Theology and Religious Vocations1%
Visual and Performing Arts6%
Admissions
Getting into Samford University
82%
Admission Rate
570
Median SAT Math
601
Median SAT Reading
26
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)520–620
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)552–650
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)23–29
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Samford University
$32K
In-State Tuition
$32K
Out-of-State Tuition
$46K
Average Total Cost
$29K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $24K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $24K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $27K | $15K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $31K | $17K | $19K |
| >$110K | $32K | $17K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Samford University
33%
Receive Federal Loans
$17K
Median Federal Debt
78%
Repayment Rate
$208
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 22% | 61% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 8% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 13% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 43% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $18K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $18K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $16K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $18K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $16K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $34K | $29K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $26K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 71% | 33% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 78% | 39% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 80% | 43% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 82% | 47% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Samford University
90%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
6%
Withdrawal Rate
76%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 64% | 26% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 76% | 41% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 74% | 40% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 100% | 41% | 53% |
| Black | 62% | 29% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 77% | 42% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 74% | 42% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 33% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 23% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 100% | 35% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 60% | 33% | 44% |
| Other race | 100% | 29% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Samford University
94%
Employment Rate
$38K
Median Salary
$25K
25 Pctl Salary
$52K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 86% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 91% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 84% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 89% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $25K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $38K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $52K | $39K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $74K | $52K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $38K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $42K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $50K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at Samford University
3,524
Undergraduates
88%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
2,084
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 67% | 65% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 33% | 35% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 6% | 42% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 85% | 48% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3% | 3% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 18% | 51% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 6% | 17% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 13% | 14% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 13% | 14% |
| >$110K | 43% | 13% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Samford University, AL
Herzing University-Birmingham
2 miles, W
University of Alabama at Birmingham
3 miles, N
Fortis Institute-Birmingham
4 miles, W
Strayer University-Alabama
5 miles, E