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Samford University SAT Scores

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SAT scores needed to get into Samford University

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1175

The average composite SAT score for admitted Samford University freshman is 1175 out of 1600. For perspective, a 1175 is in the 73rd percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1080 to 1270

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1080 to 1270. The 75th percentile score is 1270 while the 25th percentile score is 1080.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by Samford University but we estimate it to be around a 980 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 575

The average score for Samford University students on the math portion of the SAT is 575 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 530 and the 75th percentile score 620.

Average SAT Reading Score 600

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 550 to 650 and the average score for Samford University students is 600.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

26 percent of students submit SAT scores with their application to Samford University

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Samford University based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 83.3%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.84.

Can I get into Samford University with a 1270 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1270 or higher is very competitive at Samford University and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. You have an almost certain chance of acceptance with the probability 90% or higher.

Can I get into Samford University with a 1180 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1180 to 1260 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. Your chance of acceptance is very high, estimated about 83% to 90%.

Can I get into Samford University with a 1080 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1080 to 1170 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 72% to 83% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into Samford University with a 980 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 980 to 1070 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 71% chance of admission to Samford University. SAT scores below 980 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class
Admission chances to Samford University by SAT score
SAT Score Admission Chances
1600 99%
1590 99%
1580 99%
1570 99%
1560 99%
1550 98%
1540 98%
1530 98%
1520 98%
1510 98%
1500 98%
1490 98%
1480 97%
1470 97%
1460 97%
1450 97%
1440 97%
1430 96%
1420 96%
1410 96%
1400 96%
1390 95%
1380 95%
1370 95%
1360 94%
1350 94%
1340 94%
1330 93%
1320 93%
1310 92%
1300 92%
1290 91%
1280 91%
1270 90%
1260 90%
1250 89%
1240 88%
1230 88%
1220 87%
1210 86%
1200 85%
1190 84%
1180 83%
1170 83%
1160 82%
1150 80%
1140 79%
1130 78%
1120 77%
1110 76%
1100 75%
1090 73%
1080 72%
1070 71%
1060 69%
1050 68%
1040 66%
1030 65%
1020 63%
1010 62%
1000 60%
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=102049 IPEDS survey data for Samford University.