Samford Hits All-Time Enrollment High | Birmingham News

Samford University just shattered its own records with a historic enrollment surge—6,522 students, the most in its 185-year history. Freshman class up 9% to 1,271, undergrads hit a record 4,575, and retention? A jaw-dropping 88.93%—way above the national average. Students hail from 46 states, Puerto Rico, and 12 countries, with over 60% outside Alabama. Since 2009, enrollment has jumped 40%, fueled by $300M+ in campus investments. This isn’t just growth—it’s dominance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cea026ea6f315f20