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Students attend Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, a medium-sized city. The school is proud of its Baptist status. Samford University is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Doctoral degree.
Samford University is known for its programs in medicine and law.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 500. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 510 and 610. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Samford University has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 4,507 students at Samford University (as of 2005).
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Samford University offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Ohio Valley Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Samford University
800 Lakeshore Dr
Birmingham, AL 35229-2240
General Phone: (205) 726-2011
Admissions Phone: (205) 726-3673
Financial Aid Phone: (205) 726-2905
http://www.samford.edu
Samford University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Law | 174 | law, foreign lawyers, pre-law |
| Education And Teaching | 172 | teacher ed, elementary school teaching, educational administration, education, music teaching, teacher education, student counseling, early childhood education, ... |
| Business And Management | 154 | business management, accounting, human resources, international business |
| Medicine | 115 | pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-med |
| Liberal Arts | 94 | history, sociology, English, international relations, political science, Spanish language, general studies, Classical languages, ... |
| Religion And Philosophy | 74 | ministry, religion, theology, religious music, philosophy, theological and ministerial studies, bible studies, theology and religious vocations, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 70 | family studies, social service professions, food and related services, public administration |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 60 | registered nursing |
| Media | 53 | journalism, communication studies |
| Science | 45 | biology, biochemistry, physics, chemistry, science and society |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 28 | athletic trainer, exercise science, health and physical education |
| Therapy And Counseling | 22 | psychology |
| Engineering Technician | 17 | environmental control tech |
| Design | 13 | graphic design, interior design |
| Music | 10 | music performance, voice, piano, music theory and composition |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 8 | drama, various performing arts |
| Art Studies | 6 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 3 | criminal justice and administration |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer science |
| Engineering | 1 | engineering physics |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 0 | commercial art |
Number of programs and degrees for Samford University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 593 | 67 |
| First-professional degree | 320 | 3 |
| Master's degree | 148 | 12 |
| Post-master's certificate | 33 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree | 25 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 6 | 4 |
In 2005, Samford University had a total enrollment of 4,507 students (4,232 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 37% |
| Women | 63% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 64% |
| Graduate | 12% |
| First Professional | 24% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 39% |
| Georgia | 18% |
| Tennessee | 14% |
| Florida | 8% |
| Texas | 4% |
| Kentucky | 3% |
| Indiana | 3% |
| Mississippi | 2% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
Samford University offers campus housing for 1,860 of its 4,232 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Birmingham, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,952 | 1,717 | 88% | 671 | 39% |
| Men | 689 | 582 | 84% | 245 | 42% |
| Women | 1,263 | 1,135 | 90% | 426 | 38% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 610 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 53% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 75% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (205) 726-3673
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 14,642 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,642 |
| Room and board | $ 5,882 |
| Room charge | $ 3,002 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,880 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,012 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,220 |
Financial Aid:
Samford University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 103600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (205) 726-2905
Samford University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 8 | $103,163 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 9 | $87,056 | 4 | $85,625 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 7 | $74,751 | 11 | $81,037 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 24 | $88,836 | 17 | $81,759 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 68 | $81,287 | 20 | $66,620 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 32 | $59,522 | 23 | $56,991 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 22 | $50,614 | 40 | $47,788 |
| Instructor | academic year | 9 | $40,112 | 12 | $38,621 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 131 | $67,991 | 95 | $52,822 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Basketball | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Baseball | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Track | Ohio Valley Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 132 | 95 | 227 |
| Football | 71 | 0 | 71 |
| Track | 12 | 19 | 31 |
| Basketball | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| Baseball | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| All Other Sports | 14 | 62 | 76 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Speech Teacher Education
Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
ENGINEERING
Engineering Physics
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, Other
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Public Administration
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Pre-Law Studies
Programs for Foreign Lawyers (LLM, MCL)
LIBERAL ARTS
Cartography
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Latin American Studies
Latin Language and Literature
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
MEDICINE
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Piano and Organ
Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious/Sacred Music
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Science, Technology and Society
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Samford University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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