Samford University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $59,800 within 10 years; strong 77% graduation rate.
About This School
Samford University is a private nonprofit institution located in Birmingham, Alabama with approximately 4,206 undergraduate students enrolled. Samford University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 82%. The average net price after financial aid is $32,622 per year. The graduation rate is 77%, and the typical graduate earns $59,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
Samford University is a private Christian university in Homewood, Alabama, United States. Homewood is an inner-suburb of Birmingham. Samford was founded by Baptists in 1841 as Howard College and located until 1887 in Marion, Alabama. It is governed by an independent board of trustees, which requires board members to be Baptists.
This is a strong option for students seeking a smaller, faith-based university experience in Birmingham, where an 80% graduation rate and a $15,750 median debt at graduation suggest students are finishing and not drowning in loans. The $59,800 median earnings at 10 years is solid rather than standout, so it's worth thinking carefully about your intended major and career path before committing to the $30,795 annual net price. The 82% acceptance rate means admission isn't highly selective, which is fine, but motivated students should push for merit aid to make the value case even stronger.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 0% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,206 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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