Samford University, Private Baptist university in Birmingham, United States.
Samford University is a private higher education institution in Birmingham, Alabama, offering programs through ten schools across multiple fields of study. The campus covers roughly 247 acres (100 hectares) and features academic buildings, residence halls, athletic facilities, and landscaped grounds in the Homewood neighborhood.
The institution began as Howard College in Marion, Alabama, in 1841 and moved to Birmingham in 1887. It took its current name in 1965 in honor of a major benefactor.
The institution maintains strong Baptist roots while offering diverse academic programs through 10 academic schools serving students from 44 states and 30 countries.
The campus sits in a quiet suburban area roughly 5 miles (8 kilometers) southeast of downtown Birmingham and is easily reached by car. Visitors can explore buildings and pathways during daytime hours, though some areas remain restricted to enrolled students.
The Cumberland School of Law, which joined the university in 1961, ranks among the oldest law schools in the country. It maintains a separate tradition within the campus and draws students from many states.
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