Samford University Demographics & Diversity Overview

14%
Minority Students
68%
Female Students
1%
International
35
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Samford University has a diverse student body with 14% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
85.8%(3,122)
Hispanic
4.1%(150)
African American
5.4%(196)
Asian
1.5%(53)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(3)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(6)
Two or More Races
2.1%(76)
Unknown
0.9%(32)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color14%
Total Enrollment5,682
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

Samford University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Samford University has a gender distribution of 68% female students and 32% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
32.3%(1,185)
Women
67.7%(2,487)

Gender Statistics

Men1,185

21% of total enrollment

Women2,487

44% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Samford University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 90% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 2% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.6%(23)
18-19
46.1%(1,693)
20-21
44.0%(1,615)
22-24
7.7%(283)
25+
1.6%(58)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.1%(3)
20-21
5.5%(111)
22-24
44.3%(891)
25+
50.0%(1,005)

Age Diversity Insights

90%

Traditional Age (18-21)

2%

Non-Traditional (25+)

35%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Samford University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 25% in-state residents, 74% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
25.1%(244)
Out-of-State
74.2%(721)
International
0.7%(7)

Regional Representation

In-State244

25% of student body

Out-of-State721

74% of student body

International7

1% of student body

States Represented

35 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

14%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

68%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

2%

Non-Traditional Age