Samford University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$39,000

5% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$34,926

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

82.4%

4,559 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

6,097

96.1% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

77%

738 Graduates

About

Samford University is a higher education institution located in Jefferson County, AL. In 2024, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at Samford University were Law (153 degrees awarded), Pharmacy (102 degrees), and Physical Therapy (36 degrees).

In 2024, 1,715 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Samford University. 69% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,349 degrees), 7.98 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (169 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Samford University is $39,000, which is $13,712 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Samford University is $39,000, which is $13,712 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $34,926.

In 2024, 99% of undergraduate students attending Samford University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 27% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$39,000

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Samford University was $39,000. The cost of tuition at Samford University is $13,712 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Samford University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$34,926

2024 Value

8.55%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Samford University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $34,926. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Samford University grew by 8.55%.

This chart compares the average net price of Samford University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$16,150

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Samford University was of $16,150 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 28.1% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies increased by 20% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Samford University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

99%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

27%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

99% of undergraduate students at Samford University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.02% with respect to 2023, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Samford University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Samford University received 4,559 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 0.396% annual growth. Out of those 4,559 applicants, 3,755 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 82.4% acceptance rate.

There were 6,097 students enrolled at Samford University in 2024. 25% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Samford University has an overall enrollment yield of 28.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

82.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

3,755

Accepted Out of 4,559

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Samford University was 82.4% (3,755 admissions from 4,559 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 82.2%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 0.396%, while admissions grew by 0.562%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Samford University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

25%

Submission Percentage (2024)

267

Scores Submitted (2024)

25% of enrolled first-time students at Samford University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Samford University had a total enrollment of 6,097 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Samford University is 5,862 students and the part-time enrollment is 235. This means that 96.1% of students enrolled at Samford University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Samford University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 80% White, 7.81% Black or African American, 5.04% Hispanic or Latino, 1.85% Two or More Races, 1.67% Asian, 0.377% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.082% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Samford University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (56.3%), followed by White Male (28.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.12%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (47.3%), followed by White Male (24.9%) and Black or African American Female (9.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

96.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Samford University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,097 students. The full-time enrollment at Samford University is 5,862 and the part-time enrollment is 235. This means that 96.1% of students enrolled at Samford University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Samford University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

93%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Samford University was 93%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Samford University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Samford University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
4,880 enrolled students
Black or African American
476 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
307 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Samford University is 80% White, 7.81% Black or African American, 5.04% Hispanic or Latino, 1.85% Two or More Races, 1.67% Asian, 0.377% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.082% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 48.8% White, 18.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.7% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 119 students (1.95%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 653 more women than men received degrees from Samford University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Samford University is white (1,349 degrees awarded). There were 7.98 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (169 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Samford University is Law (153 degrees awarded), followed by Pharmacy (102 degrees) and Physical Therapy (36 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Samford University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (182 degrees awarded), Theology (67 degrees), and Human Sciences (57 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Samford University are Registered nurses (1,521,221 people), Other managers (225,359 people), Medical & health services managers (179,962 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (169,826 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (163,377 people).

The most specialized majors at Samford University in 2024 are Legal (182 degrees awarded), Theology (67 degrees), Human Sciences (57 degrees), Communications (73 degrees), and Health (687 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Samford University are Surgeons, Physicians, Gaming services workers, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Diagnostic medical sonographers

The most specialized majors at Samford University are Legal (182 degrees awarded), Theology (67 degrees), Human Sciences (57 degrees), Communications (73 degrees), and Health (687 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Samford University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,688,843 people), Elementary & secondary schools (513,604 people), Outpatient care centers (317,790 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (296,991 people), and Offices of physicians (221,349 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Samford University.

Other Geography

Most Common (2024)

1 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Samford University was Other Geography with 1 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Samford University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

531

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,184

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 531 degrees were awarded to men at Samford University, which is 0.448 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,184).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Samford University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 63 degrees were awarded to men at Samford University in Law, which is 0.7 times less than the 90 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 94 degrees were awarded to men at Samford University in Registered Nursing, which is 11.8 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

69%

100% Completion Time

78%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 69% of students graduating from Samford University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 78% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 78% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,349 degrees awarded
Black or African American
169 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
71 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Samford University is white (1,349 degrees awarded). There were 7.98 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (169 degrees).

2.57% of degree recipients (44 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
915 degrees awarded
White Male
434 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
122 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Samford University is white female (915 degrees awarded). There were 2.11 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (434 degrees).

Operations

Samford University has an endowment valued at nearly $470M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 41M (8.72%) compared to the 9.96% average return (5.41M on 54.3M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Samford University had a total salary expenditure of 197M. Samford University employs 134 Professors, 113 Assistant professors and 87 Associate professors. Most academics at Samford University are Male Professor (76), Female Assistant professor (73), and Female Professor (58).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Samford University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 156 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 150 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 72 employees.

Endowment

$470M

2024 Endowment

5.98%

growth from 2023

Samford University has an endowment valued at about $470M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Samford University grew 5.98% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $416M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Samford University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$86.6M

2024 Salaries

growth from 2023

In 2024, Samford University paid a median of $86.6M in salaries, which represents 43.9% of their overall expenditure ($197M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

Instructional Salaries

$35.5M

Instructional Salaries

358

Number of Employees

In 2024, Samford University paid a total of $35.5M to 358 employees working as instructors, which represents 41.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.15M (2.91%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Samford University were Office and Administrative Support with 156 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 150 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 72 employees.

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