 |
|
|
|
Samford University was founded in 1841 as Howard College. Its first classes were held on January 3, 1842. The college moved to its present campus in 1957. It gained university status on November 9, 1965, and was renamed Samford University in honor of Frank Park Samford. The university campus is spread across an area of around 180 acres in Homewood, Alabama. Samford University offers an array of degrees and programs through the following schools and colleges:
Samford University competes in the Southern Conference and is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I. Its sports teams are known as the Samford Bulldogs.
Among the famous graduates of Samford University are Deidre Downs, the winner of Miss America 2005; R. Albert Mohler, Jr., the president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; and Charles Crist, the Governor of Florida.
Students attend Samford University in Birmingham, AL, a large suburb. 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 has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in medicine and law.
Samford University is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 510. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 500 and 610.
Samford University maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Samford University is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 4,485 students at the school (as of 2007-2008).
Samford University offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Samford University values student athletics, and belongs to the Southern Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Samford University
800 Lakeshore Drive
Birmingham, AL 35229-2240
General Phone: (205) 726-2011
http://www.samford.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Law | 172 | law, legal assistant, foreign lawyers |
| Business and Management | 169 | business management, accounting, human resources development, managerial economics, international business |
| Medicine | 121 | pharmacy, pre-med |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 117 | registered nursing, nurse anesthetist |
| Education and Teaching | 114 | educational administration, teacher ed, student counseling, teacher education, gifted and talended education, elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, history teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 100 | history, English, international relations, political science, sociology, Spanish language, general studies, Classical languages, ... |
| Religion and Philosophy | 78 | ministry, theology, religion, theological and ministerial studies, religious music |
| Science | 57 | biology, biochemistry, physics, chemistry |
| Media | 42 | journalism, communication studies |
| Family and Social Work | 33 | family studies, food and related services, public administration |
| Design | 31 | interior design, graphic design |
| Therapy and Counseling | 27 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 25 | exercise science, health and physical education, athletic trainer |
| Music | 18 | music performance, voice, music theory and composition |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 16 | drama, various performing arts |
| Engineering Technician | 9 | environmental control tech |
| Art Studies | 4 | art studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 4 | computer science |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 2 | environmental studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Samford University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 607 | 51 |
| First-professional degree | 319 | 3 |
| Master's degree | 150 | 13 |
| Post-master's certificate | 27 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree | 23 | 2 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 12 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 5 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Samford University had a total enrollment of 4,485 students (3,388 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 37% |
| Women | 63% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 62% |
| Graduate | 14% |
| First Professional | 24% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Samford University offers campus housing for 1,860 of its 3,388 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Birmingham, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Alabama Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,153 | 1,924 | 89% | 708 | 37% |
| Men | 795 | 698 | 88% | 264 | 38% |
| Women | 1,358 | 1,226 | 90% | 444 | 36% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 610 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 27 |
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 | 47% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 82% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,410 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,410 |
| Room and board | $ 6,294 |
| Room charge | $ 3,070 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,224 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,200 |
Financial Aid:
Samford University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 103600)
Samford University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 7 | $115,520 | 7 | $96,732 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $93,280 | 6 | $98,755 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 9 | $90,636 | 14 | $85,943 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 21 | $99,561 | 29 | $89,784 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 68 | $93,329 | 18 | $75,598 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 31 | $66,504 | 22 | $63,182 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 36 | $55,335 | 49 | $54,579 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $43,011 | 13 | $41,374 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 138 | $76,298 | 102 | $58,461 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southern Conference |
| Basketball | Southern Conference |
| Baseball | Southern Conference |
| Track | Southern Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 148 | 103 | 251 |
| Football | 73 | 0 | 73 |
| Track | 13 | 20 | 33 |
| Baseball | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| Basketball | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 18 | 70 | 88 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Human Resources Development
International Business/Trade/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
History Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
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
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Programs for Foreign Lawyers (LLM, MCL)
LIBERAL ARTS
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
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
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
MEDICINE
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse Anesthetist
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious/Sacred Music
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Samford University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad 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
Try our unique CollegeMatch™ tool to find schools similar to Samford University.
Click occupation names for extensive details, including salary and other job data.
(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Samford University with government-defined occupation categories)
|
|
|
Selected QuickSchools™ With Program Focus Areas Similar To Samford University(What are QuickSchools?)
Law
Career Stories from workers: daily activities, job tips, best/worst job aspects, training, etc.
Daily Career & Education News from our staff. We're an approved Google News provider!
Resource Center. A starting point for all CityTownInfo career and college resources.
Career Overviews of hundreds of careers: descriptions, salaries, forecasts, schools, more.
Best Careers Not Requiring Degrees: Good pay, job growth, low need for degrees.
Helpful Articles, many in "how-to" format; e.g., "How to Become a Chef".
These lists link to thousands of detailed school profiles.
Colleges by State. Nearly every college and trade school in the country.
Colleges Listed Alphabetically. About 7,000 colleges & trade schools, including online schools.
Colleges by Major City. Browse cities with multiple college options.
Online Colleges. Colleges with online degree programs.
Graduate Schools by State. Colleges offering graduate degree programs.
Graduate Schools by Major City. Find cities with multiple graduate school options.
Information is not guaranteed to be correct. Please check with individual schools for the most accurate and recent information.
Copyright © QuinStreet, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
