Samford University

Birmingham, AL

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Acceptance Rate

82%

Enrollment

3,828

Graduation Rate

80%

Student-Faculty Ratio

12:1

Median Earnings (10yr)

$58,469

Retention Rate

88%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)1070–1260

8001600

ACT Range (25th–75th)23–29

136

Test Policy: Test Sometimes Required

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Scale

SAT

ACT

Test-optional

Extracurriculars

LimitedExceptional

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$38,144

Out-of-State Tuition

$38,144

Avg Net Price

$30,795

Room & Board

$12,160

Total COA

$53,934

Median Debt

$19,500

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000

$21,891

$30,001–48,000

$24,253

$48,001–75,000

$27,995

$75,001–110,000

$32,769

$110,001+

$33,894

Pell Grant Rate: 11%

Federal Loan Rate: 29%

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Family Income

Sticker Price$50,304

Estimated Net Price$30,795 (avg)

This is a rough estimate based on published IPEDS data. Actual aid depends on your full financial profile, merit scholarships, and institutional policies.

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate

80%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$58,469

Retention Rate

88%

Median Debt

$19,500

Top Programs

Health Professions

33.7%

Business & Marketing

19.9%

Visual & Performing Arts

7.4%

Communication

6.1%

Family & Consumer Sciences

5.6%

Education

5.1%

Social Sciences

3.2%

Biology

2.9%

Psychology

2.9%

Parks, Recreation & Fitness

2.4%

Top Majors

Major	Graduates	Earnings (4yr)
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration	114	$120,621
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	101	$58,122
Journalism	61	$47,836
Marketing	59	$47,133
Finance and Financial Management Services	55	$70,946
Business Administration, Management and Operations	42	$58,919
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services	40	$37,344
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General	39	—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	37	$44,058
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs	32	—
Communication and Media Studies	31	—
Biology, General	31	—
Health and Physical Education/Fitness	28	$42,413
Accounting and Related Services	24	—
Psychology, General	21	—