In the Nation for Student Character Development
—Wall Street Journal (2025)
When the Board of Trustees adopted Fidelitas in December 2022 as the university’s roadmap for building an even more impactful and faithful university, it committed to lofty goals. Embedded within the plan’s eight pillars of focus are outcomes that move Samford forward in its ascending journey as one of the country’s best Christ-centered universities.
After the first full year of implementing the plan’s goals and objectives, we can already point to some amazing outcomes. Students have never been more prepared to pursue professional and vocational excellence. Faculty are using cutting-edge tools and resources to educate the next generation of leaders. And Samford’s 57,000 alumni are making the world a better place.
The world is noticing what’s happening in Homewood, Alabama. Recently, The Wall Street Journal ranked Samford among the top 10 universities in the country on three important metrics, each one tied directly to the university’s Fidelitas vision.
#2 in Character Development – Spiritual formation is at the center of Fidelitas. Educating students while encouraging them to grow closer to Christ and emphasizing virtuous character development is a hallmark of the Samford experience.
#8 in Career Preparation – Life after college is important, and Samford has never been better at preparing students for their professional journeys. Employers are lining up to hire our graduates.
#10 Most Recommended – Current students and alumni are quick to tell others about the transformational experiences they enjoyed. Samford’s reputation is expanding as more people come to know the quality and excellence of the Samford experience.
Thank you for taking the time to read the exciting stories in this report. You will be encouraged as you learn about how Samford and its people are impacting the world for Christ. May we continue to be found faithful.
For God. For Learning. Forever.
#2
97%
Undergraduate Alumni Working or in Further Study Within Six Months
#8
In the Nation for Career Preparation
—Wall Street Journal (2025)
—Wall Street Journal (2025)
2nd
Highest Score in the Nation Graduation Success Rate NCAA Division I