Also known as
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
2,288
60.1% Female
39.9% Male
Institution Overview
School Type
Private not-for-profit (religious affiliation)
Religious Affiliation
Baptist
Region
Southeast AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC SC TN VA WV
Academic Calendar
Four-one-four plan
Setting
Suburb: Large
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
No
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
102
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
19
Doctoral Research
1
Doctoral Professional
4
Distance
6
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Research)
Doctor's (Professional)
Certificate Offered
Post-master's
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
0.57%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.62%
Asian
9.13%
Black or African American
1.84%
Hispanic or Latino
0.09%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
79.90%
White
0.70%
Two or more races
1.70%
Unknown
3.45%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$35
Admissions Office Web Address
www.samford.edu/admission
Tuition & Aid
Average Tuition
$18,673
Academics: Programs - Overview
Academic
Yes
Occupational
Yes
Continuing Professional
Yes
Recreational or avocational
Yes
Highest Degree offered
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
Distance Learning Options
Grad programs or courses
Yes
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
19
Master's (Distance)
4
Doctor's Degree Research
1
Doctor's Degree Professional
4
Doctor's Degree Professional (Distance)
1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate
2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate (Distance)
1
Post Master's Certificate
3
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Accounting | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Divinity/Ministry | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Doctoral – Research Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
Yes No |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard Instruments | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Law | Doctoral – Professional | Yes | No |
| Music Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Nurse Anesthetist | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Nursing Administration | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Nursing Practice | Doctoral – Professional | Yes | Yes |
| Pharmacy | Doctoral – Professional | Yes | No |
| Programs for Foreign Lawyers | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Religious/Sacred Music | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | Doctoral – Professional | Yes | No |
| Theology/Theological Studies | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 333 | 333 | 0 | 0 |
| With faculty status | 333 | 333 | 0 | 0 |
| Tenured | 169 | 169 | 0 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 80 | 80 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 84 | 84 | 0 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 26 | 26 | 0 | 0 |
| Less-than annual contract | 58 | 58 | 0 | 0 |
| Without faculty status | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
No
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes
Medical Degree Offered?
No
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overview
Average Tuition
$18,673
Financial aid office web address
www.samford.edu/departments/financial-services/
Tuition fee varies by residency status
No
Typical Room
$4,860
Typical Board
$4,540
Tuition & Fees
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $18,673 |
| Full time Fees | $550 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $766 |
Tuition & Fees By Program
| Program | Tuition | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Law | $36,596 | $550 |
| Pharmacy | $35,414 | $550 |
Tuition Plan Options
Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes
Tuition Guaranteed Plan
No
Prepaid Tuition Plan
No
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Other Alternative Tuition Plan
No
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
2,288
60.1% Female
39.9% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.57%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.62%
Asian
9.13%
Black or African American
1.84%
Hispanic or Latino
0.09%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
79.90%
White
0.70%
Two or more races
1.70%
Unknown
3.45%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Or Alaska Native | 6 | 7 |
| Asian | 18 | 42 |
| Black Or African American | 70 | 139 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 17 | 25 |
| Native Hawaiian OrOther Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 |
| Non-resident Alien | 46 | 33 |
| White | 737 | 1,091 |
| Two Or More Races | 3 | 13 |
| Unknown | 14 | 25 |
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
| Employment Services For Students | Yes |
| Placement Services For Completers | Yes |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
Award: Master's degree
Total
355
41.1% Male
58.9% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Total
20
30.0% Male
70.0% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - professional practice
Total
268
40.3% Male
59.7% Female
Award: Post-master's certificate
Total
10
20.0% Male
80.0% Female
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
Yes
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | No |
| On-campus day care for student's children | No |
| None of the above services are offered | Yes |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
800 Lakeshore Drive
Birmingham, AL 35229-2240
Birmingham, AL 35229-2240
Phone
205-726-2011
Fax
Email
