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Samford University

Samford University
800 Lakeshore Drive
Birmingham, AL 35229


Fax number: (205) 726-2171
Website: https://www.samford.edu/
Samford University
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 888-7218 7218
800 888-7218 7218 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: May 1
Application fee: $40
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: required of some
Standardized test requirements: SAT I considered if submitted, ACT considered if submitted, SAT I or ACT recommended
Dates test scores should be received: May 1 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations very important
  • standardized test scores important
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability not considered
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.8
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 32%
Average SAT I: 600 verbal, 570 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1090 - 1265
Average ACT: 26 English, 24 math
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 23 - 29
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 26%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 64%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 4,337
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 3,611
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 73
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 5
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 72%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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