Established 1841
Samford is a leading nationally ranked Christian university renowned for excellence, small enough to foster intentional connections, big enough to offer robust opportunities and committed to cultivating students’ foundational faith.
# 8 in the nation for career preparation —The Wall Street Journal (2025)
97 % of undergraduate alumni are working or in further study within six months of graduation
# 2 in the nation for student character development —The Wall Street Journal (2025)
# 34 private university in the U.S. for value and affordability —Kiplinger’s Personal Finance
 
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Geographic diversity of student body 45 states 16 countries AND
Average undergraduate class size 19
Student-to-faculty ratio 14:1
178 Undergraduate majors, minors and concentrations 65 Graduate majors, minors and concentrations
247 acres Campus Size
Enrollment 6,101
Samford’s annual fiscal and economic impact on Alabama $453.3 MILLION
 
 
57,663 alumni worldwide
17 NCAA Division I varsity sports in the historic Southern Conference
151 undergraduate and graduate student organizations
NCAA Division I 2 nd highest score in the nation (98%) Graduation Success Rate
Greek-letter organizations 18