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Samford University Graduate Degrees Programs

Samford University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Birmingham, AL. The Suburbs Of A Large City provides tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Samford University Rankings

Samford University is featured in these rankings for graduate degrees programs at the masters level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#5 of 60	State — Alabama
Overall Quality	#54 of 1,106	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#427 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Samford University?

Contact information for Samford University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229-2240
Phone:	2057262011
Website:	www.samford.edu/
Admissions:	www.samford.edu/admission
Financial Aid:	www.samford.edu/departments/financial-services/

How Do I Get Into Samford University?

You can apply to Samford University online at: www.samford.edu/admission/apply

Samford University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

How Hard Is It To Get Into Samford University?

Samford University maintains an acceptance rate of 82%, which means it is highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

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Can I Afford Samford University?

Tuition & Fees

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Samford University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,271 students enrolled at Samford University. Samford University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

Samford University Graduate Student Diversity

1,959 of Samford University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Samford University, approximately 31% are male and 69% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Samford University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	47
Black or African American	286
Hispanic	101
White	1,377
American Indian/Alaska Native	9
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	23
Non-Resident	27

Online Learning at Samford University

Samford University delivers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

At the graduate level, 284 students took at least one online class and 366 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the graduate level.

Academic Programs at Samford University

Samford University offers 24 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.