Samford University | Birmingham, Alabama

The 87th oldest institution of higher learning in the United States, Samford University is a globally engaged teaching and research university rooted firmly in its vibrant Christian mission.

Academics

Samford is a leading Christian university offering undergraduate programs grounded in the liberal arts with an array of nationally recognized graduate and professional schools: arts, arts and sciences, business, divinity, education, health professions, law, nursing, pharmacy and public health.

Graduating Students in their caps and gowns

Alumni

Samford alumni include more than 60 members of the U.S. Congress, 8 state governors, 2 U.S. Supreme Court justices, a Secretary of State, 4 Rhodes Scholars, multiple Emmy and Grammy award-winning artists, 2 national championship football coaches, and recipients of the Pulitzer and Nobel Peace prizes.

Athletics

The university fields 17 NCAA Division I varsity sports—eight men’s and nine women’s—that compete in the historic Southern Conference. Ranked first in Alabama, Samford’s athletic teams earned a 97% Graduation Success Rate (GSR) by the NCAA.

University News

Samford Celebrates Black History Month 2022

Throughout the month of February, Samford University will celebrate Black history and culture during its recognition of Black History Month 2022. A variety of events will honor the contributions of African Americans to our campus community and our society.

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Samford Displays “Letter from Birmingham Jail” in Recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

In recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Samford University’s Davis Library has displayed one of the most influential pieces of text from the civil rights movement.

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Cumberland School of Law Listed as One of the Nation’s Top Law Schools for Best Quality of Life by The Princeton Review

The Princeton Review has ranked Samford University Cumberland School of Law 4th in the nation for Best Quality of Life.

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