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ACT
23/29
SAT
1080/1280
Estimated Cost
$46,474
Financial Aid
$23,696
Students
5,000 - 9,999
About Samford University
Samford University is a private, coeducational, Christian university located in Homewood, Alabama, a suburb of Birmingham. In 1841, the university was founded as Howard College. Samford University is the 87th oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. Samford University is Alabama's top-ranked private university. The university enrolls 5,471 students from 47 states and 29 countries. Samford University has been nationally ranked for academic programs, value and affordability by Kiplinger's Personal Finance and The Princeton Review.
Location
Located in Birmingham, Alabama.
800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35229-2240, Jefferson County
Samford University Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#196 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Alabama
#5 of 89
2024 Best Private Colleges in Alabama
#1 of 48
Most Popular Majors
Out of 26 majors categories at Samford University, the 5 most popular are listed below.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from Samford University within four or six years.