SAMFORD UNIVERSITY
- 800 Lakeshore Drive
- Birmingham, AL 35229
- OPEID College Code: 00103600
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- General Phone: (205) 726-2011
- President: Andrew Westmoreland
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Four-One-Four Plan
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 4,658
- College Mascot: Bulldogs
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Samford University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Air Force
- Religious Affiliation
- Baptist
- Website
- www.samford.edu
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
Accreditation
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Doctoral/Research Universities
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Doctoral, Professional Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
Samford University Campus Map
- Admission Links
- Admissions: admission.samford.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 791 | 1,497 | 2,288 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 649 (82%) | 1,262 (84%) | 1,911 (84%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 246 (38%) | 487 (39%) | 733 (38%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 325 | 44% |
| ACT ® Exam | 621 | 85% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 520 | 645 |
| SAT ® Math | 520 | 650 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 21 | 28 |
| ACT ® English | 23 | 31 |
| ACT ® Math | 22 | 28 |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 78%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 43% | 12% | 26% | 71% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,250 | $5,928 | $645 | $10,845 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Number in Default | 4 | 3 | 10 |
| Number in Repayment | 705 | 770 | 1,392 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $20,420 | $19,520 | $17,920 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $20,420 | $19,520 | $17,920 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $20,420 | $19,520 | $17,920 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,075 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,624 | $6,294 | $6,320 |
| Other Expenses | $4,283 | $4,200 | $3,475 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $32,527 | $31,214 | $28,790 |
| In-State | $32,527 | $31,214 | $28,790 |
| Out of State | $32,527 | $31,214 | $28,790 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $21,620 | $20,720 | $18,995 |
| In-State | $21,620 | $20,720 | $18,995 |
| Out of State | $21,620 | $20,720 | $18,995 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $21,620 | $20,720 | $18,995 |
| In-State | $21,620 | $20,720 | $18,995 |
| Out of State | $21,620 | $20,720 | $18,995 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 4,658 Undergraduate: 2,908 Graduate: 1,750
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,877 Female: 2,781
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,055 Female: 1,853
- Graduate Gender Male: 822 Female: 928
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 4,154 Part-Time: 504
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,702 Part-Time: 206
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,452 Part-Time: 298
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 39 | 0.8% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 200 | 4% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 19 | 0.4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,266 | 27% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,171 | 25% |
| Ages 22-24 | 977 | 21% |
| Ages 25-29 | 591 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 212 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 127 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 170 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 108 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 2 | 0.04% |
| Age Unknown | 15 | 0.3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,075 | 881 | 194 |
| Faculty Status | 444 | 306 | 138 |
| Tenured Faculty | 158 | 152 | 6 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 419 | 282 | 137 |
| Primarily Instruction | 419 | 282 | 137 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 47 | 47 | - |
| Other Professionals | 310 | 277 | 33 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 299 | 275 | 24 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 194 | 175 | 19 |
| Skilled Crafts | 1 | 1 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 48 | 47 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $68,322 (232) | $75,707 (136) | $57,861 (96) |
| Professor | $88,983 (80) | $92,011 (64) | $76,870 (16) |
| Associate Professor | $66,009 (52) | $68,531 (34) | $61,246 (18) |
| Assistant Professor | $54,706 (85) | $55,145 (37) | $54,367 (48) |
| Instructor | $43,311 (15) | $37,000 (1) | $43,762 (14) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $89,988 (50) | $94,099 (17) | $87,871 (33) |
| Professor | $100,005 (12) | $110,268 (5) | $92,675 (7) |
| Associate Professor | $88,291 (12) | $89,571 (3) | $87,865 (9) |
| Assistant Professor | $89,032 (23) | $90,424 (8) | $88,290 (15) |
| Instructor | $64,038 (3) | $56,234 (1) | $67,941 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $69,263 (282) | $75,850 (153) | $61,451 (129) |
| Professor | $88,049 (92) | $91,881 (69) | $76,553 (23) |
| Associate Professor | $67,177 (64) | $68,916 (37) | $64,794 (27) |
| Assistant Professor | $58,569 (108) | $58,495 (45) | $58,622 (63) |
| Instructor | $44,825 (18) | $41,506 (2) | $45,240 (16) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $5,022,777 | $2,784,828 | $2,237,949 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 55% | 45% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 413 | 249 | 164 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 328 | 207 | 121 |
| Baseball | 35 | 35 | - |
| Basketball | 26 | 14 | 12 |
| All Track Combined | 144 | 70 | 74 |
| Football | 106 | 106 | - |
| Golf | 18 | 12 | 6 |
| Soccer | 28 | - | 28 |
| Softball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Tennis | 22 | 12 | 10 |
| Volleyball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $103,399 | $56,082 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $51,675 | $28,377 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 43 | 24 | 19 |
| Baseball | 5 | 5 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 4 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| All Track Combined | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Football | 9 | 9 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 8 | - |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 82%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 74% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 73% |
| Female | 75% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 50% |
| Unknown | 61% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 53% |
| 5 Years | 69% |
| 6 Years | 74% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 6 | 2 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 12 | 5 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
Samford University Reviews
1 Review Submitted For Samford University
- Reviewed on: March 10, 2012
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- The tuition here is pricey and you will find some of the dorms are kind of old for the price. The education is ok though, but not worth it, checkout other colleges first...
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
