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SAMFORD UNIVERSITY INFORMATION


Samford University is located in Birmingham, Alabama and is a private college. Samford University is a four year college and offers Associate's Degrees, Bachelor's Degrees, Master's Degrees, Doctoral Degrees, and a number of different programs and courses.

Samford University is in a relatively rural area (in the country away from any large cities), which may be something you prefer if you like the country lifestyle as a student.

Samford University has a rolling admissions policy, which means that you can apply throughout the year for the upcoming semester.

Samford University is relatively smaller in size with an enrollment of only 4,507 students.

Samford University accepts about 88% of its applicants on average, and 80% of the students receive some sort of financial aid for college at Samford University.

If you are looking for more information on financial aid at Samford University, you can may want to contact Ann P. Campbell, who is the Director of Financial Aid at Samford University. You may also qualify for free grants for college in Alabama to attend Samford University.

You may also need to take one or more of the following tests to qualify for admission at Samford University:

  • ACT
  • SAT
  • GRE

If you are interested in joining the Army, Samford University does have an ROTC Army program that is available for attending students.

If you are interested in joining the Air Force, Samford University does have an ROTC Air Force program that is available for attending students.

Samford University offers military credit for military courses that have been completed successfully by students.

If you have taken some advanced placement courses with an applicable test, or obtained credit from an other college, you may be eligible to transfer that credit to Samford University.

Samford University offers the following co-op opportunities and programs to its students:

  • Engineering

Samford University offers the following extracurricular activities to its students:

  • Choral Groups
  • Concert Band
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Jazz Band
  • Literary Magazine
  • Marching Band
  • Music Ensembles
  • Music Theater
  • Pep Band
  • Radio Station
  • Sports
  • Yearbook

On a 4.0 scale, the average high school gpa for students that are entering Samford University is 3.68.

You may want to brush up on your ACT preparation as well, because the average ACT score for students that are entering Samford University is 25.

Do a lot of students come from out of state to attend Samford University? Well, about 61% of the student body at Samford University comes from outside the state of Alabama.

Are you thinking of joining a fraternity or a sorority while you are attending Samford University? You're not alone - about 37% of the students at Samford University join a fraternity or sorority.

Do a lot of the students at Samford University live on campus? Well, about 94% live on campus, while 6% live off campus and commute to school every day.

QUICK FACTS ABOUT SAMFORD UNIVERSITY

Samford University Address:


800 Lakeshore Drive
Birmingham, Alabama 35229
Phone: 205-726-2011
Fax: 205-870-2971
Web Site: http://www.samford.edu

Samford University admission closing date:


Rolling

Does Samford University offer Associate's degrees?


Yes

Does Samford University offer Bachelor's degrees?


Yes

Does Samford University offer Master's degrees?


Yes

Does Samford University offer Doctoral degrees?


Yes

Samford University graduation rate:


67%

Samford University retention rate:


89%

Samford University average high school GPA:


3.68

Samford University average ACT score:


25

Samford University tuition cost (estimate):


$16,000

Samford University room & board cost (estimate):


$5,506

Is Samford University a private college?


Yes

Is Samford University a coed college?


Yes

Samford University school calendar:


Semester

Is Samford University a 2 year or 4 year college?


4 Years

Samford University enrollment:


4,507 Students

Percentage of applicants accepted to Samford University


88%

Percentage of students at Samford University receiving financial aid:


80%

Percentage of African American students:


6%







Percentage of Caucasian students:


89%

Percentage of students living on campus:


94%

Percentage of students living off campus:


6%



Other Activities Nearby:


Golf Courses in Birmingham


Data provided by Data-lists.com Universities and Colleges Database. Data last updated on 2007-10-05.

SAMFORD UNIVERSITY IN ALABAMA GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION

Federal Pell Grants

Academic Competitiveness (AC) Grant Program

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Program

Grants and Scholarships available in Alabama

SAMFORD UNIVERSITY NEWS

Samford To Host National Classics Summer Program


BACHE to Host Immigration Forum at Samford, UAB Feb. 9-10


Debate Team Places Second in U.S.


Dean Chapman on The Noble Lecture That's More Than a Speech (Chronicle of Higher Education)


Former Geography Chair Greg Jeanne Helps Open School in Africa (Birmingham News)


Chew Featured in Chronicle of Higher Education


Howard College to Host Alumni at Jan. 30 Basketball Games


Former dean Bailey Inducted Into Pi Gamma Mu Hall of Fame


Blalock Nominated for Pushcart Prize


(Homewood Star) Bringing the past to life: Samford professor writes about her family’s Titanic tale, the Wright brothers in Montgomery 


Fournier Wins Excellence in Teaching Award


World Languages and Cultures to Host Pianist Lohmer for Nov. 16 Concert


Biology Senior Seminar Poster Presentations on Display Dec. 8


Chew Named U.S. Professor of the Year 





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