by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what academic life at Samford will be like? In addition to the degrees and majors, as well as the faculty composition at Samford this section includes detailed information on freshman retention rates, reasons students did not graduate, and an analysis of full-time and tenured faculty vs. adjunct teaching staff.
What's the point of going to college without academics? Find out more about the faculty and staff, what majors and fields of study are offered at this college, and information on online classes if offered. Here are some of the things you'll learn in this section.
The total number of instructional staff teaching the 3,535 undergraduate students at Samford University is 549 . When this is adjusted to account for those with part-time status, the result is the "full-time equivalent" (FTE) count. Using the FTE count for students and staff results in a "student to instructor" ratio of 12 to 1 which makes Samford University better than the typical college regarding instructional attention.
| For every instructor (FTE) at Samford University , there are 12 undergraduate students (FTE). This ratio is better than the typical college concerning instructional attention. | |||||
| The majority of the instructors (66.0% ) are full-time. | |||||
The majority of instructors (67.0%
) are "faculty" rather than "lecturers".
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Learn how the faculty structure at Samford University compares to the national average
Samford University offers 93 distinct undergraduate degrees, concentrated into 68 majors within 27 broad fields of study. Across all fields of study, Samford University awarded 1,019 undergraduate degrees in 2019 - 2020 .
| Most Popular Majors | Associates Graduations | Bachelors Graduations | All Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 0 | 114 | 114 |
| Nursing | 0 | 101 | 101 |
| Journalism | 0 | 61 | 61 |
| Marketing | 0 | 59 | 59 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 0 | 55 | 55 |
Find out what Samford University's top fields of study and majors are