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Biology at Samford University

Samford University graduates about 27 biology majors a year, 3% of its graduating class. That puts it 392nd of 692 schools we score for biology, a solid program at 50 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 56 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 39% of the schools we've counted.

50/100Solid#392 of 692 for biology →
Graduates a year273% of the class
Courses in the catalog56more than 39% of schools
Admit rate82%whole school
SAT middle 50%1080–1270whole school

Where biology happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: College of Health Sciences.

Named buildings on the campus map: Dorm 18 · Athletics 5 · Library 2 · Academic 2 · Chapel 1.

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Nearby in the biology ranking

  1. Xavier University 50
  2. SUNY Fredonia 50
  3. Rutgers University–Camden 50
  4. Salve Regina University 50
  5. Lycoming College 50
  6. Montana State University 49
  7. Utah State University 49
  8. Florida A&M University 49

Other strong majors at Samford University

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Samford University with every school we score in biology. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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