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, eight state governors, two U.S. Supreme Court justices, a Secretary of State, four Rhodes Scholars, multiple Emmy and Grammy award-winning artists, two 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 Celebrates Spring 2025 Commencement

Samford University held six commencement ceremonies on May 2-3, where more than 1,400 students walked the stage and received their degrees.

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Samford Senior Walk Brings Full-Circle Moment for Class of 2025: ‘You Are Ready’

The Class of 2025 began commencement weekend with one of Samford University's most beloved traditions, the senior walk and baccalaureate service.

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Former Birmingham-Southern Students Completing Degrees at Samford

Some 63 students displaced by the closure of Birmingham-Southern College last year are graduating this spring from Samford University, which made special accommodations for granting course credits and financial assistance to crosstown transfers.

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