Samford University
Birmingham, AL · Private nonprofit · 4,206 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$67K
In-state tuition
$42K
Out-of-state tuition
$42K
Graduation rate
78%
Acceptance rate
82%
Median debt
$16K
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At a glance
| Average net price (published cost of attendance) | $60K |
|---|---|
| SAT average | 1201 |
| ACT composite (median) | 26.0 |
| First-year retention | 93% |
| Median earnings (all enrolled, incl. non-earners) | $54K |
| SAT math (median) | 580 |
| SAT reading & writing (median) | 555 |
| Undergraduate composition | 84% White · 5% Black · 5% Hispanic · 1% Asian |
| Official website | www.samford.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $57K | $24K |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $44K | $18K |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $40K | $19K |
| Marketing. | $39K | $14K |
| Journalism. | $38K | $22K |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $37K | $20K |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | $28K | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | $22K | $20K |
Compare with similar colleges in — AL
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuskegee University | $26K | 55% | $15K | $58K |
| Faulkner University | $27K | 37% | $18K | $49K |
| University of Mobile | $28K | 57% | $17K | $48K |
| Miles College | $13K | 19% | $13K | $38K |
| Oakwood University | $24K | 47% | $23K | $48K |
| Huntingdon College | $30K | 48% | $12K | $54K |
| Spring Hill College | $25K | 61% | $15K | $59K |
| Stillman College | $13K | 32% | $13K | $41K |
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