Samford University Demographics & Diversity Overview

15%
Minority Students
67%
Female Students
1%
International
40
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Samford University has a diverse student body with 15% 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
85.3%(3,187)
Hispanic
4.1%(153)
African American
5.8%(217)
Asian
1.4%(54)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(3)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(6)
Two or More Races
2.2%(82)
Unknown
0.9%(35)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color15%
Total Enrollment6,043
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 67% female students and 33% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
33.2%(1,252)
Women
66.8%(2,520)

Gender Statistics

Men1,252

21% of total enrollment

Women2,520

42% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Samford University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 91% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 1% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.4%(16)
18-19
47.7%(1,827)
20-21
42.1%(1,613)
22-24
8.6%(330)
25+
1.2%(46)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.1%(2)
20-21
6.6%(129)
22-24
45.8%(897)
25+
47.5%(931)

Age Diversity Insights

91%

Traditional Age (18-21)

1%

Non-Traditional (25+)

38%

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 23% in-state residents, 77% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
22.6%(244)
Out-of-State
76.9%(830)
International
0.6%(6)

Regional Representation

In-State244

23% of student body

Out-of-State830

77% of student body

International6

1% of student body

States Represented

40 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

15%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

67%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

1%

Non-Traditional Age