Samford University

#880 / #267
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#912
Most Desirable School
Private Christian university in Homewood, Alabama

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About Samford University

According to Wikipedia, Samford University is a private Christian university in Homewood, Alabama. In 1841, the university was founded as Howard College by Baptists. Samford University describes itself as the 87th oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. The university enrolls 5,683 students from 47 states, 2 U.S. territories, and 19 countries.

Samford University's Online Degrees

MS in Education in Health Informatics & Analytics
  • Required Credits: 39
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MS in Education in Environmental Management
  • Required Credits: 36
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MHA in Healthcare Administration
  • Required Credits: 48
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
EdD in Educational Leadership
  • Required Credits: 36
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MBA in Business Administration
Degree Concentrations
  • Data analytics
  • Finance and Sports business
  • Required Credits: 36-48
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BA in Liberal Studies
  • Required Credits: 128
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MS in Education in Nursing
Degree Concentrations
  • Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Family Nurse Practitioner with Emergency Specialty
  • Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
  • Required Credits: 42
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BA in Organizational Leadership
  • Required Credits: 128
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Master of Studies in Law
Degree Concentrations
  • Financial Services Regulatory Compliance
  • Health Law and Compliance
  • Higher Education Law and Compliance
  • Legal Operations
  • Custom Concentration
  • Required Credits: 34
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
ML in Laws
Degree Concentrations
  • Financial Services Regulatory Compliance
  • Health Law and Compliance
  • Higher Education Law and Compliance
  • Legal Operations
  • Custom Concentration
  • Required Credits: 31
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
DNP in Nursing Practice
Degree Concentrations
  • Emergency Nurse Practitioner
  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
  • Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Nurse Anesthesia
  • Nursing Administration
  • Advanced Practice with Educator
  • Required Credits: 37
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MPH in Social Work
Degree Concentrations
  • Clinical Social Work
  • Required Credits: 60
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MS in Education in Nutrition
Degree Concentrations
  • Clinical Nutrition
  • General Nutrition
  • Required Credits: 34
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
DrPH in Public Health
Degree Concentrations
  • Health Management and Policy
  • Population Health Analytics and Decision Making
  • Required Credits: 45-46
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MPH in Public Health
  • Required Credits: 42
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported

Samford University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
4,21784%79%115026

How Much Does Samford University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$35,360
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$22,241
30K - 48K$22,460
48K - 75K$31,029
75K - 110K$30,523
110K+$32,820

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Samford University Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Samford University, then you can expect to earn an average of $59,800 per year. You also have a 89% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Samford University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
4,7663,7601,006

Where is Samford University?

Samford University is located at 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham AL 35229-2240

How Safe is Samford University?

Samford University has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Samford University Known For?

Samford University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Samford University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Who Are Samford University's Most Influential Alumni?

Samford University's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Nursing, Law, and Religious Studies. Here are some of Samford University's most famous alumni:

Albert Mohler
Albert Mohler
An American theologian.
Bobby Bowden
Bobby Bowden
An American football player and coach.
Wayne Flynt
Wayne Flynt
An American historian.
Deidre Downs
Deidre Downs
An American physician.
Ed Stetzer
Ed Stetzer
An American Christian writer.
Fred L. Lowery
A Retired Louisiana Baptist clergyman.
Raleigh Kirby Godsey
An American academic.
Janie Shores
An American judge .
Kevin Newsom
A United States federal circuit judge.
W. Eugene Davis
A United States federal judge.
Karon O. Bowdre
A United States federal judge.
Amie Beth Dickinson
An American beauty pageant titleholder.

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