Samford University - Private University in Alabama

Samford University is a private, coeducational university located in Homewood, Alabama, a suburb of Birmingham. In 1841, the university was founded as Howard College. Samford University is the 87th oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. Samford University is Alabama's top-ranked private university. The university enrolls 4,933 students from 44 states and 25 countries.




Address                 800 Lakeshore Dr, Birmingham, AL 35229, United States
Football Stadium Seibert Stadium 
MottoFor God, For Learning, Forever
Established1841
(as Howard College)
TypePrivate
AffiliationAlabama Baptist Convention
Endowment$277.5 million (June 2014)
PresidentAndrew Westmoreland
Academic staff
301
Students4,933 (Fall 2014)
Undergraduates3,051(Fall 2014)
Postgraduates1,882 (Fall 2014)
LocationHomewood, Alabama, US
CampusSuburban
Athletics17 varsity teams
ColorsRed and Blue          
NicknameBulldogs
AffiliationsSouthern Conference
Websitesamford.edu