Samford University
Birmingham, AL, USA

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Key Admission Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Coed

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Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
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84%
Acceptance Rate
4,217
Students Applied
70%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
89
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
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No
ACT
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No
SAT Subject Tests
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Yes
AP Course Credit
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Yes
Dual Enrollment
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Yes
Transcript
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Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionMay 1
Test Optional
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Yes
Application Fee
$40
Fee waivers available
Rolling Admissions
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No

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
27%
Out-Of-State Students
72%
US States Represented
46
Countries Represented
15
66%
Submitting ACT
22%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 28
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36
Average SAT Composite: 1223
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1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
530
75th
630
Reading
25th
570
75th
660
3.80
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
31
Top 25%
60
Top 50%
85

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 800-888-7218
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

What Students Are Saying

Be willing to try new things while at Samford. Keep an open mind and make your own college experience memorable by maintaining a good attitude in every situation. Invest in your friendships here, but keep in touch with the ones at home, too.
Mary from Maryville, TN
Have a good attitude and be prepared to be shown lots of southern hospitality.
Angela from Childersburg, AL
Save your money! There is so much you will want to do here, so a comfortable cushion would be nice.

Don't worry about Samford being a small school. Although it may be considered as such, it feels bigger than it is because many people from all over the country (and other countries) study here.
Marcos from Hoover, AL
Really get involved your first year, but don't over-commit yourself! If something sparks your interest, try it! By your second semester, you should have a feel for where you want to focus your attention whether it is through SGA or Greek life or UM. Once you find where you fit, put your passion into it and connect with others.
Chelsea from Sand Rock, AL
Sit in on a class, eat in the Caf, and stay overnight. Also schedule a meeting with your advisor.
Anna from Huntsville, AL
Talk to the teachers. Get to know them. They actually care about you and want to see you succeed.
Francois-Oliver from Birmingham, AL
As I am not yet a college student, I would give generic advice and say to study and try hard in class. Show up for class. Do not skip class.
Anonymous