Samford University - Birmingham, AL
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Samford University
School Overview
Samford University has a Baptist religious affiliation.
The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral (and professional) degree. Samford University is a private, for-profit school.
Contacting the School
800 Lakeshore Drive
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 4,485 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.4% of students attend full-time, while 0.6% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 256 male students and 392 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 39.5% of the student body, while females made up 60.5%.
Minority enrollment included African-American (307)%, Hispanic (49)%, Asian (50)%, and Native American (12)%.
School Selectivity
In the class starting in 2002, 85.6% of applicants were admitted.
Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 510. One quarter of students scored at least 630.
Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 520 or higher. One fourth of students scored 630 or higher.
Degree Programs
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 Language- Classical, Ancient, And Near East Language And Literature
- Foreign Languages And Literature
- Germanic Language And Literature
- Romance Language And Literature
- Bible Study
- Other Theology And Religious Vocation
- Religious Education
- Religious Music
- Theological And Ministerial Studies
Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid
Samford University belongs to the following athletic conferences:
- Ohio Valley Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).
The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, and in general.
Special Student Services
Academic Services
- AP credits
- Credit for life experience
- Study abroad
Financial Flexibility
- ROTC
- Student employment services
- Career counseling
- Placement services for graduates
Cost of Attending
| In-State, Living On Campus: | $ 28,875 |
| In-State, Living With Family: | $ 22,970 |
| Out of State, Living On Campus: | $ 28,875 |
Admission Requirements
- High-school GPA is required.
- Secondary school record is required.
- Standardized test scores are required.
- Recommendations are required.
- A college preparatory program is required.
- The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.
- Secondary school rank is recommended.
- A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.
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