SAMFORD UNIVERSITY

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Samford University

School Overview

Samford University has a Baptist religious affiliation.

The school's main campus is located at the edge of a large city (in Birmingham, AL). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral (and professional) degree.

Contacting the School

800 Lakeshore Dr
Birmingham, AL 35229-2240
Main Phone: (205) 726-2011
Web Site: www.samford.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 4,062 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 226 male students and 428 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 34.6% of the student body, while females made up 65.4%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (7)%, Hispanic (1)%, and Asian (1)%.

School Selectivity


In the class starting in 2002, 88.6% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 520. One quarter of students scored at least 620.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 530 or higher. One fourth of students scored 640 or higher.

Degree Levels

Degree Programs

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Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Business And ManagementCommunicationsComputerEducationEngineeringEngineering Technology And TechniciansEnglish Language And LiteratureEnvironmental ConservationHealth CareHistory And Social SciencesHome EconomicsHumanities And Liberal ArtsInterdisciplinary StudiesLaw School And LegalLeisure Recreation And FitnessLife SciencesLiterature And LanguageMathematicsPerforming And Visual ArtsPhilosophy And ReligionPhysical SciencesProtective ServicesPsychologyPublic Administration And Public ServiceTheology And Religious Vocations

School Accreditation

Samford University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Samford University is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC).

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Samford University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Financial Flexibility

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:$ 21,900
In-State, Living With Family:$ 16,800
Out of State, Living On Campus:$ 21,900

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:Recommended (but not required):Neither Required Nor Recommended:

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