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