Samford University

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.

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 98% Graduation Success Rate (GSR) by the NCAA.

University News

Samford University Celebrates 16th Consecutive Year of Enrollment Growth

Fueled by another record-breaking class of first-year students and a historic student retention rate, Samford University announced its largest-ever total enrollment with 6,101 students for fall semester 2024.

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Samford University Garners 3 Top 10 National Rankings in The Wall Street Journal’s 2025 List of Best Colleges

Samford’s academic reputation continues to flourish, with a No. 2 national ranking in character development and a No. 8 ranking for career preparation in the new rankings.

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Samford Streamlines Path for Gadsden State CC Transfers

President Beck A. Taylor heralds agreement that reflects Samford's commitment to educational excellence for students who begin their journey in the two-year college system.

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