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��ϳԹ�� is Alabama's top-ranked private university. Located in suburban Birmingham, ��ϳԹ��has more than 5,700 students studying in 31 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

��ϳԹ��is a leading nationally ranked Christian university renowned for excellence, small enough to foster intentional connections, big enough to offer robust opportunities and committed to cultivating students’ foundational faith.

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All prospective undergraduate students must first apply for admission to the university. Note that a few undergraduate programs require additional applications, auditions or interviews. Graduate program application processes vary by school. Visit the individual program pages to learn about them.

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��ϳԹ��offers 180+ undergraduate majors, minors and concentrations and more than 60 graduate degrees. Find the perfect fit for you.

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��ϳԹ�� has been a pillar for educating with strength and purpose since 1841. We encourage you to take the next step and tell us about yourself. We look forward to providing you with more information about ��ϳԹ��and our outstanding programs.

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The best way to experience the ��ϳԹ��spirit is to meet our people and walk our campus. Students interested in our undergraduate programs can choose from a variety of opportunities just for them. Graduate programs often host open houses with ample opportunities to ask questions. Explore their program pages for details.

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In the Nation for Student Character Development
—Wall Street Journal (2025)

97%

Undergraduate Alumni Working or in Further Study Within Six Months
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In the Nation for Career Preparation
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Highest Score in the Nation Graduation Success Rate NCAA Division I

Academics

��ϳԹ��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

��ϳԹ��alumni include more than 60 members of the U.S. Congress, eight state governors, two U.S. Supreme Court justices, a Secretary of State, four Rhodes Scholars, multiple Emmy and Grammy award-winning artists, two 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.

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Lennie Acuff Named ��ϳԹ��Head Men's Basketball Coach

Alabama native Lennie Acuff has been named the head coach for the ��ϳԹ�� men's basketball program. Announced Wednesday by Director of Athletics Martin Newton, Acuff becomes the 30th head coach in Bulldogs program history.

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