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Samford University

Birmingham, AL·Private·~82% acceptance

Located in Birmingham, AL, Samford University is a private university. Admissions are accessible, with about 82% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $32,622 per year after financial aid. About 78% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $58,469 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$32,622/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $57,456
Aid cuts ~$24,834/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
Nov 1
RD
Rolling

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Admissions
GPA range3.38–3.88
SAT (middle 50%)1070–1250
ACT (middle 50%)22–28
Test policyRequired
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
78%
graduation rate
93%
freshman retention
$49,466
median earnings, 6yr
$58,469
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is Samford University's acceptance rate?
Samford University admits about 82% of applicants.
How much does Samford University cost?
At Samford University, the average net price after aid is about $32,622 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $57,456 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Samford University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1070–1250 on the SAT and 22–28 on the ACT.
What are Samford University's application deadlines?
Samford University's deadlines are Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Rolling. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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