Samford University
Faith-based college · Birmingham, AL · 4,206 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
82%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1070–1250
ACT (middle 50%)
22–28
Average net price
$32,950
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$59,741
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
78%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Samford University?
Samford University accepts about 82 of every 100 applicants (82%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1070 and 1250 on the SAT. A score at or above 1250 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1070, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 22–28.
The latest federal data says Samford University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Samford University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Samford University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $59,741 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $32,950 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $41,910 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$41,910
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$41,910
- Room & board$14,260
- Total cost of attendance$59,741
- Average net price after grants$32,950
Popular majors
Health Professions & Nursing, Business, Visual & Performing Arts, Communications.
Samford University FAQ
- What is Samford University's acceptance rate?
- 82% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Samford University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1070–1250. Aim for 1250 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Samford University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 22–28.
- Is Samford University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Samford University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Samford University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Samford University cost?
- About $59,741 a year before aid; $32,950 on average after grants.
- What is Samford University's FAFSA school code?
- 001036. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Samford University receives your information.
- What is Samford University's graduation rate?
- 78% of students finish within six years.
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