Samford University

Samford University
Former name
Howard College
(1841–1965)
MottoDeo Doctrinae Aeternitati For God, For Learning, Forever (prior to 2001 Deo et Doctrinae For God and Learning)
TypePrivate university
Established1841 (1841)
Religious affiliation
Baptist
Endowment$399.4 million (December 2022)[1]
PresidentBeck A. Taylor
Academic staff
347
Students5,791 (Fall 2023)[2]
Undergraduates3,832 (Fall 2023)
Postgraduates1,959 (Fall 2023)
Location, ,
United States

33°27′54″N 86°47′37″W / 33.4649°N 86.7937°W / 33.4649; -86.7937
CampusSuburban, 247 acres (100 ha)
ColorsBlue and Red[3]
   
NicknameBulldogs
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division ISouthern Conference
Websitesamford.edu

Samford University is a private Baptist university in Homewood, Alabama.[4][5] It was founded in 1841 as Howard College by Baptists.[6] In the fall of 2023, the university enrolled 5,791 students from 49 states, 1 U.S. territory, and 16 other countries.[7]

  1. ^ . Samford University https://www.samford.edu/news/files/2022-Annual-Report.pdf. Retrieved May 25, 2021. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. ^ "Samford Announces Largest Total Enrollment in University History". Samford University.
  3. ^ Samford Brand Identity Standards (PDF). April 1, 2019. Retrieved June 20, 2019.
  4. ^ Dawn Kent Azok (February 25, 2014). "Samford University purchases Homewood office building". Retrieved December 31, 2014.
  5. ^ Bains, David R. (2021-10-30). "Samford, a "Southern Baptist Institution"?". Chasing Churches. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
  6. ^ "Samford University" (PDF). Retrieved December 31, 2014.
  7. ^ "Samford Announces Largest Total Enrollment in University History". Samford University. Retrieved 2023-09-07.

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