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 Debate Team Competes in Key National and Regional Tournaments

The Samford Debate Team has had a strong start to the spring semester, securing key victories and preparing for national championship events.

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Beeson Divinity School receives major gift to fund full-tuition scholarships

Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School received a major gift to fund full-tuition scholarships for students starting in the 2025-26 academic year.

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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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