Skip to main content
Government-Verified Education Data
Samford University logo

Samford University

Birmingham, Alabama · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$49,466

Acceptance Rate

82%

Graduation Rate

79%

Annual Tuition

$38,144

At a Glance

Total Students

3,828

Retention Rate

88%

Faculty Ratio

14

Financial Aid

29%

Median Debt

$19,500

Campus Setting

Suburban

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Samford University is a private, non-profit institution with 3,828 students. The university has an 82.2% acceptance rate and a strong retention rate of 87.7%. Nearly 79% of students graduate. The median debt for graduates is $19,500, and 28.7% of students receive financial aid.

The cost of tuition for in-state students is $38,144. Graduates report earnings of $45,463 one year after graduation, $49,466 after five years, and $58,469 after ten years.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$45k

1 YEAR

$49k

5 YEARS

$58k

10 YEARS

Top 34% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Samford University alumni earn a median salary of $45,463. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $49,466. Ten years after graduation, the median salary is $58,469. The median debt for students is $19,500.

Samford University has an 82.2% acceptance rate and a 78.8% graduation rate. The retention rate is 87.7%. The in-state tuition is $38,144, and 28.7% of students receive financial aid.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Compare Similar Institutions

Saint Elizabeth University

Earnings $49,479
Tuition $35,942
Acceptance 77%
Compare

McKendree University

Earnings $49,439
Tuition $34,070
Acceptance 64%
Compare

Dakota Wesleyan University

Earnings $49,432
Tuition $32,890
Acceptance 73%
Compare

Whitworth University

Earnings $49,510
Tuition $50,920
Acceptance 87%
Compare

Campus Location

Birmingham, Alabama

Birmingham, AL 35229-2240

Samford University is located in Birmingham, Alabama. The campus is in a suburban setting.

All Colleges in Alabama ROI Analysis Affordable in Alabama Browse All Majors

Frequently Asked Questions

Samford University has an acceptance rate of 82.2%.