Samford University

Academics

Samford is a leading Christian university offering undergraduate programs grounded in the liberal arts with an array of nationally recognized graduate and professional schools: arts, arts and sciences, business, divinity, education, health professions, law, nursing, pharmacy and public health.

Alumni

Samford alumni include more than 60 members of the U.S. Congress, 8 state governors, 2 U.S. Supreme Court justices, a Secretary of State, 4 Rhodes Scholars, multiple Emmy and Grammy award-winning artists, 2 national championship football coaches, and recipients of the Pulitzer and Nobel Peace prizes.

Athletics

The university fields 17 NCAA Division I varsity sports—eight men’s and nine women’s—that compete in the historic Southern Conference. Ranked first in Alabama, Samford’s athletic teams earned a 98% Graduation Success Rate (GSR) by the NCAA.

University News

Samford Streamlines Path for Community College Transfers Through Expanded Partnerships

Current agreements include Jefferson State, Gadsden State, Wallace State and Lawson State community colleges.

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Samford Debate Team Performs Strongly at Texas Open Tournament

The Samford University debate team of Aaron Gill and Laurel Pack delivered a strong performance at the Texas Open Debate Tournament held at the University of Texas in Austin.

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Phi Mu Goes to the Movies for Sweepstakes Win at Samford's 75th Step Sing

The diamond anniversary Step Sing featured 19 acts performing across three nights, witnessed by a livestream audience of more than 77,000 viewers in 43 countries.

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