Located in the Homewood suburb of Birmingham, Alabama, 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 enrolls 6,324 students from 44 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 is widely recognized as having one of the most beautiful campuses in America, featuring rolling hills, meticulously maintained grounds and Georgian-Colonial architecture. Samford fields 17 athletic teams that compete in the tradition-rich Southern Conference and boasts one of the highest scores in the nation for its 97% 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 89 conference championships, including a school-record 11 titles in 2022-2023.
SAMFORD UNIVERSITY FAST FACTS
Location: Birmingham, Alabama 35229
Founded: 1841
Enrollment: 6,324
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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