Samford University

www.samford.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$37,144

3.9% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$32,176

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

82.2%

4,541 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

5,791

95.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

79.9%

683 Graduates

About

Samford University is a higher education institution located in Jefferson County, AL. In 2023, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at Samford University were Law (138 degrees awarded), Pharmacy (117 degrees), and Nursing Administration (44 degrees).

In 2023, 1,700 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Samford University. 68.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,364 degrees), 8.86 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (154 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Samford University is $37,144, which is $12,569 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Samford University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 975 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Samford University is $37,144, which is $12,569 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $32,176.

In 2023, 98% of undergraduate students attending Samford University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 29% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$37,144

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Samford University was $37,144. The cost of tuition at Samford University is $12,569 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Samford University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$32,176

2023 Value

1.17%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Samford University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $32,176. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Samford University grew by 1.17%.

This chart compares the average net price of Samford University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,607

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Samford University was of $12,607 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 12% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Samford University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

29%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at Samford University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 1.03% with respect to 2022, when 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Samford University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Samford University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 975 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Samford University received 4,541 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 4.7% annual growth. Out of those 4,541 applicants, 3,734 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 82.2% acceptance rate.

There were 5,791 students enrolled at Samford University in 2023. 27% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Samford University has an overall enrollment yield of 28.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

82.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

3,734

Accepted Out of 4,541

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Samford University was 82.2% (3,734 admissions from 4,541 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 83.3%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 4.7%, while admissions grew by 3.41%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Samford University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

27%

Submission Percentage (2023)

289

Scores Submitted (2023)

27% of enrolled first-time students at Samford University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Samford University had a total enrollment of 5,791 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Samford University is 5,554 students and the part-time enrollment is 237. This means that 95.9% of students enrolled at Samford University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Samford University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 80.7% White, 8.17% Black or African American, 4.71% Hispanic or Latino, 1.88% Two or More Races, 1.78% Asian, 0.259% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0863% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Samford University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (57.6%), followed by White Male (27.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.98%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (47.5%), followed by White Male (25.3%) and Black or African American Female (9.56%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

95.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Samford University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,791 students. The full-time enrollment at Samford University is 5,554 and the part-time enrollment is 237. This means that 95.9% of students enrolled at Samford University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Samford University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

88%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Samford University was 88%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Samford University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Samford University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
4,676 enrolled students
Black or African American
473 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
273 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Samford University is 80.7% White, 8.17% Black or African American, 4.71% Hispanic or Latino, 1.88% Two or More Races, 1.78% Asian, 0.259% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0863% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 96 students (1.66%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 642 more women than men received degrees from Samford University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Samford University is white (1,364 degrees awarded). There were 8.86 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (154 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Samford University is Law (138 degrees awarded), followed by Pharmacy (117 degrees) and Nursing Administration (44 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Samford University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (166 degrees awarded), Theology (58 degrees), and Human Sciences (58 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Samford University are Registered nurses (1,482,006 people), Other managers (212,551 people), Medical & health services managers (175,211 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (156,257 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (155,597 people).

The most specialized majors at Samford University in 2023 are Legal (166 degrees awarded), Theology (58 degrees), Human Sciences (58 degrees), Health (710 degrees), and Communications (52 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Samford University are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Samford University are Legal (166 degrees awarded), Theology (58 degrees), Human Sciences (58 degrees), Health (710 degrees), and Communications (52 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Samford University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,529,963 people), Elementary & secondary schools (388,718 people), Outpatient care centers (258,125 people), Offices of physicians (212,500 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (203,957 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Samford University.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
105 degrees awarded
Pharmaceutical Sciences
66 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
65 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Samford University was Registered Nursing with 105 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Samford University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

529

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,171

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 529 degrees were awarded to men at Samford University, which is 0.452 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,171).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Samford University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 57 degrees were awarded to men at Samford University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.73 times more than the 33 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 99 degrees were awarded to men at Samford University in Registered Nursing, which is 16.5 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

68%

100% Completion Time

79%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 68% of students graduating from Samford University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 79% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 79% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Samford University is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.878% of graduates (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,364 degrees awarded
Black or African American
154 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
65 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Samford University is white (1,364 degrees awarded). There were 8.86 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (154 degrees).

1.71% of degree recipients (29 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
937 degrees awarded
White Male
427 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
106 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Samford University is white female (937 degrees awarded). There were 2.19 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (427 degrees).

Operations

Samford University has an endowment valued at nearly $443M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 28.6M (6.46%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Samford University had a total salary expenditure of 188M. Samford University employs 136 Professors, 119 Assistant professors and 90 Associate professors. Most academics at Samford University are Male Professor (78), Female Assistant professor (76), and Female Professor (58).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Samford University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 160 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 152 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 69 employees.

Endowment

$443M

2023 Endowment

4.02%

growth from 2022

Samford University has an endowment valued at about $443M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Samford University grew 4.02% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $394M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Samford University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$82.8M

2023 Salaries

1.95%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Samford University paid a median of $82.8M in salaries, which represents 43.9% of their overall expenditure ($188M) and a 1.95% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.22% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.23% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$35.7M

Instructional Salaries

372

Number of Employees

In 2023, Samford University paid a total of $35.7M to 372 employees working as instructors, which represents 43.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

136 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

160 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Samford University were Professor with 136 employees, Assistant professor with 119 employees, and Associate professor with 90 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Samford University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 160 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 152 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 69 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Samford University was Male Professor with 78 employees, Female Assistant professor with 76 employees, and Female Professor with 58 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Samford University.

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