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
| Motto | For God, For Learning, Forever |
|---|---|
| Established | 1841 (as Howard College) |
| Type | Private |
| Affiliation | Alabama Baptist Convention |
| Endowment | $277.5 million (June 2014) |
| President | Andrew Westmoreland |
Academic staff
| 301 |
| Students | 4,933 (Fall 2014) |
| Undergraduates | 3,051(Fall 2014) |
| Postgraduates | 1,882 (Fall 2014) |
| Location | Homewood, Alabama, US |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Athletics | 17 varsity teams |
| Colors | Red and Blue |
| Nickname | Bulldogs |
| Affiliations | Southern Conference |
| Website | samford.edu |