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Samford University (Samford)

Homewood, Alabama, United States of America #171 in (National Universities) #9 in Regional Rankings

0.0 ( Reviews)
Acceptance Rate: 87%
Last updated: Oct 05, 2025
Category University
Type Private for non-profit
Founded 1841
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About University

Samford University is a private Christian college located in Homewood, Alabama. It was started by Baptists in 1841 under the name Howard College. The school was originally in Marion, Alabama, until 1887. Its board of trustees is independent and all members are required to be Baptists.

Overview

Founded 1841
Ranking 171
Short code Samford
Application fee $40
Is ivy League? -
Campus size 247 acres
Student faculty ratio 14:1
Acceptance Rate 87%
Graduation Rate 76%
Fall deadline Jul 15, 2025
Spring deadline Nov 15, 2025
Summer deadline Apr 15, 2025
Weather condition In Homewood, the summers are long, hot, and muggy; the winters are short, cold, and wet; and it is partly cloudy year round.

Tuition and Admission Requirements

In-state tuition and fees (UG)
$40,760 USD /yr
Out-of-state tuition and fees (UG)
$40,760 USD /yr
International tuition and fees (UG)
$40,760 USD /yr
In-state tuition and fees (MS)
$2,800,045,000 USD /yr
Out-of-state tuition and fees (MS)
$2,800,045,000 USD /yr
International tuition and fees (MS)
$2,800,045,000 USD /yr
UG - GPA (UG)
3.5 / 4.0 scale
MS - GPA (MS)
3.5 / 4.0 scale
UG - IELTS (UG)
5.5 / (9.0 Scale)
MS - IELTS (MS)
6.0 / (9.0 Scale)
UG - TOEFL - IBT (UG)
61 iBT
MS - TOEFL - IBT (MS)
90 iBT
PTE (UG)
42 (Pearson Test of English)
PTE (MS)
54 (Pearson Test of English)
SAT - ACT (UG)
1240-1380/26-29 composite score
ADDITIONAL INFO: (MS)
GMAT-530
Samford University

Samford University

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