Samford University

Samford University is a Christian private university located in Homewood, Alabama. Baptists founded the university as Howard College in 1841. Samford University claims to be the 87th oldest higher education institution in the United States.

It is one of the top private universities in the country and has a long history of academic excellence. The university also boasts an impressive array of student activities, clubs, and organizations. The university has 5,683 students from 47 states, two US territories, and 19 countries.

Academic

Samford University offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs and 170 undergraduate majors, minors, and concentrations. 

The university is divided into the following schools: 

• The School of the Arts, the Howard College of Arts and Sciences,
• The Brock School of Business, the Beeson Divinity School, 
• The Orlean Beeson School of Education, 
• The Cumberland School of Law, the Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing, 
• The McWhorter School of Pharmacy, 
• The School of Health Professions, and the School of Public Health. 

Samford University has a faculty-to-student ratio of 1:3. Approximately two-thirds of the classes at the university have fewer than 20 students.

Services Offered by Samford University

Samford University offers its students, faculty, and staff a wide range of services. 

These include:

• Academic advising: Samford's Academic Advising Center offers students personalized guidance with educational planning and course selection.
• Career counseling: Samford’s Career Services department helps students find internships, research opportunities, and career paths after graduation.
• Counseling services: The university provides confidential counseling for mental health issues and conflict resolution services to help students manage their stress and emotional needs.
• Housing services: Samford offers on-campus housing for students and a variety of off-campus options in the local area.
• Technology services: The university has a comprehensive technology infrastructure to support students, faculty, and staff. This includes network access, email accounts, and other digital resources.

Library resources: The Samford Library provides access to databases, journals, books, and other resources for research and study.

Samford also provides many opportunities for personal development and growth through study abroad programs, internships, research projects, student organizations, leadership roles in campus life, and much more.

Athletics

The Samford Bulldogs compete in many sports in the NCAA Division I Southern Conference. The university also has a wide range of club and intramural sports, fitness centers, and recreational facilities.

Baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, tennis, and indoor and outdoor track and field are examples of men's sports. Women's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, indoor and outdoor track and field, and volleyball.

Notable alumni

Samford has produced several notable alumni in many fields, including the arts, business, politics, and sports. 

Notable alumni include Pulitzer Prize-winning author Harper Lee, actress Sela Ward, former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, Coca-Cola executive James Quincey, U.S. Senator Doug Jones, etc.

Programs, Events, and Visitors at Samford University

Samford University provides various programs and events throughout the year that are open to students and visitors. These include lectures, exhibitions, plays, art shows, festivals, and other special events. 

The university also hosts several annual events such as Homecoming Weekend, Family Day celebration, and Samford Week. The university also has an active visitor center which serves as a starting point for those interested in learning more about the university.

For more information, please visit the Samford University website or call 205-726-2011.