Samford is a leading Christian university offering undergraduate programs grounded in the liberal arts with an array of nationally recognized graduate and professional schools. Founded in 1841, Samford is the 87th-oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. Samford enrolls 5,791 students from 49 states, Puerto Rico and 16 countries in its 10 academic schools: arts, arts and sciences, business, divinity, education, health professions, law, nursing, pharmacy and public health. Samford fields 17 athletic teams that compete in the tradition-rich Southern Conference and ranks 6th nationally for its Graduation Success Rate among all NCAA Division I schools.
Under the leadership of President Beck Taylor and Director of Athletics Martin Newton, Samford University is a proud member of the NCAA and the Southern Conference, fielding 17 teams that compete at the Division I level.
The Bulldogs currently offer the following men's sports: baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, tennis, Indoor/Outdoor track and field while competing in the following women's sports: basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, Indoor/Outdoor track and field, and volleyball.
Since joining the Southern Conference in 2008, the Bulldogs have captured 80 conference championships, including a school-record 11 titles in 2022-2023.
SAMFORD UNIVERSITY FAST FACTS
Location: Birmingham, Alabama 35229
Founded: 1841
Enrollment: 5,742
Nickname: Bulldogs
School Colors: Navy (PMS 289) & Red (PMS 200)
Affiliation: NCAA Division I
Conference: Southern Conference
President: Dr. Beck Taylor
Athletic Director: Martin Newton
Faculty Athletic Representative: Emily Hynds
Contact Information: Department of Athletics
Mail/Shipping Address: 800 Lakeshore Dr., Birmingham, AL 35229
Phone: (205) 726-2966
E-Mail: Athletics@Samford.edu
Website: SamfordSports.com
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