Samford University
Birmingham, AL
Samford University is a private university located in Birmingham, AL, serving approximately 3,828 students. It has an acceptance rate of 82%.
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Tuition
$38,144
Acceptance
82.23%
Students
5,787
Type
University
Setting
Suburban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$38,144
Out-of-State Tuition
$38,144
Avg On-Campus Living
$12,000
Avg Off-Campus Living
$20,139
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 3.0×Graduates earn about 3.0× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
80%
Freshman Retention
88%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
82.23%
SAT range
1070 - 1260
ACT range
23 - 29
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
5,787
Undergrads
3,828
Campus Setting
Suburban
City Size
Midsize City
Clubs Count
43
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
21
Violent Rate / 1,000
1.04
Property Rate / 1,000
3.13
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Birmingham
Violent Rate / 100k
315
Property Rate / 100k
2,599
Location
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Birmingham, AL 35229
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