Also known as
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
2,271
68.1% Female
31.9% Male
Institution Overview
System
-2
School Type
Private not-for-profit (religious affiliation)
Religious Affiliation
Baptist
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
143
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
37
Doctoral Research
1
Doctoral Professional
13
Distance
27
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Research)
Doctor's (Professional)
Certificate Offered
Post-master's
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
0.31%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.60%
Asian
15.19%
Black or African American
3.92%
Hispanic or Latino
71.47%
White
1.45%
Two or more races
4.45%
Unknown
0.62%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$35
Admissions Office Web Address
www.samford.edu/admission
Tuition & Aid
Average Tuition
$21,904
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
37
Master's (Distance)
13
Doctor's Degree Research
1
Doctor's Degree Professional
13
Doctor's Degree Professional (Distance)
7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate
6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate (Distance)
3
Post Master's Certificate
5
Post Master's Certificate (Distance)
2
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Accounting | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Audiology/Audiologist | Doctoral – Professional | Yes | No |
| Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Divinity/Ministry | Master's Degree Doctoral – Professional Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes Yes |
No No No |
| Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes Yes |
No No No |
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing | Master's Degree Doctoral – Professional Postbaccalaureate Cert. Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes Yes Yes |
Yes Yes Yes Yes |
| Environmental Studies | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | Master's Degree Doctoral – Professional |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Health Law | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard Instruments | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Law | Doctoral – Professional | Yes | No |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Medical Informatics | Master's Degree Doctoral – Professional |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Music Performance, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Music Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Nurse Anesthetist | Master's Degree Doctoral – Professional |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Nursing Administration | Master's Degree Doctoral – Professional |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Nursing Practice | Doctoral – Professional | Yes | Yes |
| Pharmacy | Doctoral – Professional | Yes | No |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | Doctoral – Professional | Yes | No |
| Physician Assistant | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Programs for Foreign Lawyers | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | Master's Degree Doctoral – Professional Postbaccalaureate Cert. Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes Yes Yes |
Yes Yes Yes Yes |
| Public Health, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Professional |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Religious/Sacred Music | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Theology/Theological Studies | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Voice and Opera | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 372 | 372 | 0 | 0 |
| With faculty status | 372 | 372 | 0 | 0 |
| Tenured | 191 | 191 | 0 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 79 | 79 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 102 | 102 | 0 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 35 | 35 | 0 | 0 |
| Less-than annual contract | 67 | 67 | 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
$21,904
Financial aid office web address
www.samford.edu/departments/financial-services/
Tuition fee varies by residency status
No
Typical Room
$6,558
Typical Board
$5,602
Tuition & Fees
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $21,904 |
| Full time Fees | $700 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $942 |
Tuition & Fees By Program
| Program | Tuition | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Law | $44,536 | $700 |
| Pharmacy | $35,772 | $1,800 |
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
2,271
68.1% Female
31.9% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.31%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.60%
Asian
15.19%
Black or African American
3.92%
Hispanic or Latino
71.47%
White
1.45%
Two or more races
4.45%
Unknown
0.62%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Or Alaska Native | 2 | 5 |
| Asian | 16 | 43 |
| Black Or African American | 91 | 254 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 30 | 59 |
| Non-resident Alien | 4 | 10 |
| White | 552 | 1,071 |
| Two Or More Races | 11 | 22 |
| Unknown | 19 | 82 |
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
349
30.1% Male
69.9% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Total
16
18.8% Male
81.3% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - professional practice
Total
410
30.7% Male
69.3% Female
Award: Postbaccalaureate certificate
Total
24
33.3% Male
66.7% Female
Award: Post-master's certificate
Total
1
100.0% Male
0.0% Female
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
No
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | |
| 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
