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Samford University

Birmingham, Alabama · Private Non-Profit · Founded N/A

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$49,466

Acceptance Rate

82%

Graduation Rate

79%

Annual Tuition

$38,144

At a Glance

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Total Students

3,828

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Retention Rate

88%

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Faculty Ratio

14

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Financial Aid

29%

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Median Debt

$19,500

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Campus Setting

Suburban

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Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

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Founded

N/A

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Institution Overview

Samford University is a private, non-profit institution with 3,828 students. The university has an acceptance rate of 82.2% and a graduation rate of 78.8%. The student retention rate is 87.7%. The in-state tuition cost is $38,144.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $45,463. Five years after graduation, alumni earn $49,466, and ten years after graduation, alumni earn $58,469. The median debt for graduates is $19,500, and 28.7% of students receive financial aid.

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 graduates 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.

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Campus Location

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Birmingham, Alabama

Birmingham, AL 35229-2240

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Samford University has an acceptance rate of 82%.