Samford University

Birmingham, AL · Private Nonprofit

Acceptance rate
82%
Average SAT
1,201
ACT midpoint
26
Enrollment
4,206
In-state tuition
$40,150
Out-of-state tuition
$40,150
Avg net price
$32,622
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 1070 and 1250 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 26

Popular programs at Samford University

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.122
2Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.101
3Marketing.57
4Finance and Financial Management Services.50
5Psychology, General.40
6Journalism.39
7Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.38
8Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.38
9Business Administration, Management and Operations.35
10Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.30
11Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.27
12Design and Applied Arts.26
13English Language and Literature, General.25
14Accounting and Related Services.25
15Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.24
16Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.20
17Communication and Media Studies.19
18Business/Managerial Economics.18
19Biology, General.17
20Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.17

Showing top 20 of 56 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Samford University?

Samford University has an acceptance rate of 82% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for Samford University?

Admitted students at Samford University typically score between 1070 and 1250 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Samford University cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Samford University is approximately $32,622 per year.

What is the graduation rate at Samford University?

4-year graduation rate data for Samford University is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.