Samford University

Birmingham, AL · Private Nonprofit University · 6,097 undergraduates

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
82.4%
Applications
4,559
Enrolled
1,087
Yield Rate
28.9%
SAT Average
1150
ACT Midpoint
25

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$40,150
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,150
Average Net Price
$32,622

Average Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Under $30k
$21,891
Family Income $30k–$48k
$24,253
Family Income $48k–$75k
$27,995
Family Income $75k–$110k
$32,769
Family Income Over $110k
$33,894

Financial Aid

% Receiving Pell Grants
11.0%

Outcomes & Graduation

4-Year Graduation Rate
68.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate
77.0%
First-Year Retention Rate
88.0%

Academics

STEM Graduates
2.8%
Major Concentration
Specialized
Annual Degree Completions
1,674

Top Fields of Study

  • Health Professions: 282 graduates/year
  • Business & Management: 167 graduates/year
  • Visual & Performing Arts: 62 graduates/year
  • Communication & Media: 51 graduates/year
  • Family & Consumer Sciences: 47 graduates/year
  • Education: 43 graduates/year

Competitiveness & Trends

Competitiveness Z-Score
0.03
Application Trend
Rising demand
Application Momentum (3yr CAGR)
2.6% annual growth
Opportunity Score Percentile
61th percentile
Years of Data
11 years (IPEDS)

This school's selectivity is near its historical average.