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Samford University Men's Football

Welcome to the Samford University men's football recruiting profile. Samford competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Southern Conference from Birmingham, Alabama. Led by head coach John Grass, Samford University pairs a 82% acceptance rate with a 77% graduation rate and a $34,926 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
112
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Southern Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
suburban
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
6,227
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
82%
State
Alabama
City
Birmingham
Address
800 Lakeshore Drive
Staff
John Grass
Head Coach

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 44% of games over the last five seasons.

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Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 57% of D1 men's football programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
93%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
77%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$49,466
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$58,469
F

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 3% of D1 men's football programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$39,000
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$39,000
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$13,056
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$34,926
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$40
D

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 25% of D1 men's football programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$6,730,393
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$695,250
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (205) 726-2011

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