Key Statistics

82.4%
Acceptance rate
77%
Graduation rate
92.9%
Retention rate
4,206
Total enrollment
$58,469
Median earnings (10yr)
$40,150
In-state tuition
$40,150
Out-of-state tuition
$32,622
Avg net price (after aid)
11.1%
% receiving Pell grants

About Samford University

Samford University is a private non-profit institution located in Birmingham, Alabama, enrolling approximately 4,206 students. The university has an acceptance rate of 82.4%, a retention rate of 92.9%, and a graduation rate of 77%, indicating that most students who enroll continue and complete their studies.

Tuition is $40,150 per year regardless of residency, with an average net price of $32,622 after financial aid is applied. Graduates report median earnings of $58,469 ten years after enrollment, and about 11.1% of students receive Pell grants. For career-focused adults, Samford offers programs in fields such as data science, physical therapy, software development, and solar photovoltaic installation.

Programs

CareerProgram nameDegreeFormatMedian earningsLink
๐Ÿค– AI / Machine Learning EngineerComputer ScienceBachelor'sIn Personโ€”School website โ†—
๐Ÿ“Š Data ScientistComputer ScienceBachelor'sIn Personโ€”School website โ†—
๐Ÿ—„๏ธ Database AdministratorComputer ScienceBachelor'sIn Personโ€”School website โ†—
๐Ÿ”ง DevOps EngineerComputer ScienceBachelor'sIn Personโ€”School website โ†—
๐Ÿ”‹ Energy Auditorโ€”Master'sIn Personโ€”School website โ†—
๐ŸŒ Environmental ScientistEnvironmental ScienceBachelor'sIn Personโ€”School website โ†—
๐Ÿฆ  EpidemiologistSpeech-Language PathologyBachelor'sIn Personโ€”School website โ†—
๐Ÿ“ˆ Financial AnalystE-CommerceBachelor'sIn Personโ€”School website โ†—
๐Ÿฅ Health Services Managerโ€”Bachelor'sIn Personโ€”School website โ†—
๐Ÿ“ Instructional DesignerElementary EducationMaster'sIn Personโ€”School website โ†—
๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš–๏ธ LawyerLaw (J.D.)Post-master's CertificateIn Personโ€”School website โ†—
๐Ÿ“ฃ Marketing ManagerBusiness / Managerial EconomicsBachelor'sIn Personโ€”School website โ†—
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Occupational TherapistOccupational TherapyMaster'sIn Personโ€”School website โ†—
โš–๏ธ ParalegalParalegal StudiesBachelor'sIn Personโ€”School website โ†—
๐Ÿƒ Physical TherapistOccupational TherapyMaster'sIn Personโ€”School website โ†—
๐Ÿค Social WorkerSociologyBachelor'sIn Personโ€”School website โ†—
๐Ÿ’ป Software DeveloperComputer ScienceBachelor'sIn Personโ€”School website โ†—
โ˜€๏ธ Solar Photovoltaic Installerโ€”Master'sIn Personโ€”School website โ†—
๐ŸŒŸ Special Education Teacherโ€”Master'sIn Personโ€”School website โ†—
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Speech-Language PathologistDental HygieneBachelor'sIn Personโ€”School website โ†—
๐ŸŽจ UX Designerโ€”Bachelor'sIn Personโ€”School website โ†—
๐ŸŒฌ๏ธ Wind Turbine Technicianโ€”Master'sIn Personโ€”School website โ†—

Student Success

🎓
77%
Graduation Rate
Share of students who complete their program
💰
$58,469
Median Earnings
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment

Enrollment Profile

GroupShare of enrollment
White84.5%
Black / African American4.8%
Hispanic / Latino5%
Asian1.3%