D1Southern Conference
Samford University
"Bulldogs"
Birmingham, ALSoutheast
College Location
Basketball Programs
Men's Basketball
Lennie Acuff
Women's Basketball
Matt Wise
Sports Programs
11 sportsBaseball
Men
D1 Basketball
M & W
D1 Cross Country
M & W
D1 Football
Men
D1 • FCSGolf
M & W
D1 Soccer
Women
D1 Softball
Women
D1 Tennis
M & W
D1 Track & Field (Indoor)
M & W
D1 Track & Field (Outdoor)
M & W
D1 Volleyball
Women
D1 Academic & Financial Overview
3.70
Avg GPA
1240
SAT
28
ACT
83%
Accept Rate
$35,650
In-State Tuition
$35,650
Out-of-State
$12,000
Room & Board
Facilities & Arena
Arena Information
Pete Hanna Center
4,000 seats
7/10 rating
Available Facilities
Practice Gym
Strength Training Center
Sports Medicine Facility
Academic Support Center
International Student Organizations
Location & Climate
Climate & Weather
Humid Subtropical
50°F (10°C)
Winter
90°F (32°C)
Summer
Travel & Access
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport15 miles (24 km) away
Birmingham0 miles (0 km) away
International Student Support
4%
International Students
ESL Program
International Student Organizations
Diversity & Campus Life
6/10
Diversity Index
8/10
Coaching Stability
6/10
International Recruiting
Additional Information
Notable Alumni
Jimbo Fisher (Football Coach), Various healthcare professionals and business leaders
Special Programs
Business, Health Sciences, Education, Pharmacy, Law
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