More selective than 30% of Alabama colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
27% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 66% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Samford University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Samford University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Samford University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 550 | 640 |
| SAT math | 520 | 610 |
| ACT composite | 22 | 28 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1070 | 1250 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Samford University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 82% | 550–640 | 520–610 | 22–28 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 82% | 550–650 | 520–610 | 23–29 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Samford University compared with other Alabama colleges?
Samford University has the 16th-lowest acceptance rate of 23 Alabama colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Spring Hill College | 77% | 52% | $20,449 |
| 13 | The University of Alabama | 77% | 73% | $22,420 |
| 14 | Jacksonville State University | 78% | 55% | $14,279 |
| 15 | University of Mobile | 78% | 57% | $22,382 |
| 16 | Samford University | 82% | 77% | $32,622 |
| 17 | Talladega College | 85% | 31% | $15,560 |
| 18 | University of North Alabama | 87% | 55% | $12,170 |
| 19 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | 88% | 64% | $18,749 |
| 20 | Auburn University at Montgomery | 92% | 33% | $13,224 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Alabama colleges →
Who enrolls at Samford University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Samford University admissions questions
What is the Samford University acceptance rate?
Samford University accepts 82% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,734 of 4,541 applicants were admitted.
Does Samford University require the SAT or ACT?
Samford University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 27% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 66% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Samford University?
The middle 50% of Samford University enrolled first-year students scored 1070–1250 on the SAT and 22–28 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Samford University?
29% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,080 of 3,734).
Is Samford University getting harder to get into?
Samford University accepted 82% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 82% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Samford University overview