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$40,150
per year
In-State Tuition
83%
Acceptance Rate
77%
Graduation Rate
93%
Retention Rate
Samford University is a private university in Birmingham, AL.
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5 exams
15 credits
$20,075 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$32,120 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$56,210 saved
23 of 35 CLEP exams accepted · Up to $109,743potential savings
Business & Finance
Healthcare & Medicine
Law & Criminal Justice
Technology & Computer Science
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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Sports
5
Men's teams
6
Women's teams
Team Sports(6)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
Golf
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
In-State Students
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
CLEP Savings at Samford University
⚠️ Partial acceptance — verify which exams apply
Each 3-credit CLEP exam (~$97) replaces approximately $1,338 in tuition.
5 exams
15 credits
Save $20,075
8 exams
24 credits
Save $32,120
14 exams
42 credits
Save $56,210
Verified Jul 2026
5 exams
15 credits
$20,075 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$32,120 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$56,210 saved
⚠️ 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
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