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Samford University

🇺🇸 United States / Alabama / Birmingham
Private Est. 1841

About

Samford University is a private Christian university in Homewood, Alabama, United States. Homewood is an inner-suburb of Birmingham. Samford was founded by Baptists in 1841 as Howard College and located until 1887 in Marion, Alabama. It is governed by an independent board of trustees, which requires board members to be Baptists.

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Key Facts

Students
5,729
Staff
1,169
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Samford University founded?

Samford University was founded in 1841.

Where is Samford University located?

Samford University is located in Birmingham, United States.