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.

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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

Bowdre Elected as Samford’s Trustee Chair

Judge Karon O. Bowdre was named chair of the university’s Board of Trustees on Sept. 8.

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Samford Announces Largest Total Enrollment in University History

Samford enrolled 5,791 students for the fall 2023 semester.

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Project SAMson and Center for Sports Analytics Featured in Sports Business Journal

The success and impact of Project SAMson on Samford’s athletic teams and students was featured in a story in Sports Business Journal, a national sports business news outlet.

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