Samford University Admissions

Samford operates as an open admission school with an 83% acceptance rate, meaning most qualified applicants gain entry. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1080-1270 on the SAT or around 26 on the ACT. Students don't need perfect stats to get in, but should demonstrate solid academic preparation. The 88% retention rate suggests the school does a good job matching students to their environment. Samford seeks students who value its Baptist heritage and want to integrate faith with learning. The university particularly attracts those interested in health sciences, business, or education who appreciate smaller class sizes and personal attention from faculty.