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$40,150
per year
In-State Tuition
83%
Acceptance Rate
77%
Graduation Rate
93%
Retention Rate
Samford University is an educational institution in Birmingham, AL. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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23 of 35 CLEP exams accepted
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Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A program combining two or more fields into one course of study. NCES CIP 30.0000 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
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Application Requirements
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In-State Students
Samford considers fully admitted first-year students for merit awards, including the Crosland (average $20,000) and Marion (average $17,500) scholarships.
National Merit Semifinalist Scholarship
Automatic$1,000 per year
Renewable: Up to eight semesters with a cumulative 3.0 Samford GPA.
Indicate to National Merit Scholarship Corporation that Samford is your first choice institution.
For entering National Merit Semifinalists who name Samford as their first choice.
Crosland Scholarship
CompetitiveThe average award is $20,000; no period or range is stated.
Renewable: Remain in good academic standing and uphold Samford's code of values; guaranteed for 8 semesters.
No additional application required; scholarship deadlines are December 1 (first) and February 15 (second).
Competitive applicants have a 3.5 minimum GPA and an ACT of 26 or SAT of 1240 or higher. Applicants without a test score are considered using a recalculated, weighted GPA on a 4.0 scale. Cannot be combined with the Marion Scholarship.
Marion Scholarship
CompetitiveThe average award is $17,500; no period or range is stated.
Renewable: Remain in good academic standing and uphold Samford's code of values; guaranteed for 8 semesters.
No additional application required; scholarship deadlines are December 1 (first) and February 15 (second).
Competitive applicants have a 3.0 minimum high school GPA and are fully admitted. Cannot be combined with the Crosland Scholarship.
Marvin Mann Academic Excellence Scholarship
CompetitiveAward of up to $10,000; the page speaks of an annual value but does not state a period for the figure.
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Up to eight semesters; remain in good academic standing and uphold Samford's code of values.
Recipients are announced in early spring when final aid packets are released.
Awarded to National Merit Finalists; the committee may extend it to others who exemplify academic excellence.
Students: add profile GPA and scores to check.
Requirements change yearly; colleges may recalculate GPAs. Confirm requirements and deadlines with the college.
College scholarship pageChecked Oct 30, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$22,716
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$58,469
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Jul 2026
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | — | — | Not Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | — | — | Not Accepted |
Type
Private University
Location
Birmingham, Alabama
Jefferson County
Control
Private
Programs Listed
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