Founded in 1841, Samford University is the largest independently supported university in the state of Alabama. Our serene suburban campus, with its rolling hills and stately Georgian Colonial architecture, provides the ideal college environment. But Samford is only minutes away from Birmingham, a diverse metropolitan area of 1 million people--a city rich in culture, history and spirit. Samford University is a private Baptist University which offers an outstanding education in multiple degree programs. Enrollment is approximately 5700 undergraduate and graduate students.
