’19 Samford University FOR GOD, FOR LEARNING, FOREVER. Annual Report’1 9 For God, For Learning, Forever. 3 Annual Report’1 9 A Message from the President Deo. Doctrinae. Aeternitati. These simple, powerful phrases are the foundation on which Samford University has been built for 178 years. For God, For Learning, Forever. Our 2019 annual report reflects the advancement of this distinctive mission throughout our 10 schools and across the campus community. At Samford, dedicated employees and students join to create an extraordinary community of learning and faith. With record enrollment, steadily rising measures of quality and a commitment to our Christian purpose that transcends generations, we have much reason to be hopeful for Samford’s future. We are grateful for the thousands of friends whose ongoing investments help sustain and expand Samford’s impact. For generations, from the classrooms and laboratories to the artistic stages and athletics venues, the minds and souls of Samford people make the real difference. Together, we cherish this institution, its enduring heritage and its mission to “nurture persons for God, for learning, forever.” Andrew Westmoreland, President 4 For God, For Learning, Forever. 5 Annual Report’1 9 BY THE ENDOWMENT Samford’s Samford NUMBERS Annual Fiscal $301 Million and Economic Impact on Established Alabama 87th-oldest university Undergraduate Majors, 1841 in the United States Minors and Concentrations 177 Graduate Majors, $424.8 Minors and Concentrations MILLION ENROLLMENT 70 3,591 undergraduate 5,692 2,101 graduate/professional Campus Size Student-to-faculty Ratio Accredited by Southern Association Academic Schools 13:1 of Colleges and Schools (SACSCOC) School of the Arts Howard College of Arts and Sciences 247ACRES Brock School of Business Geographic Diversity of Student Body Beeson Divinity School Orlean Beeson Average STATES School of Education Undergraduate 46 School of Health Professions Class Size Cumberland School of Law 17 361 NCAA Division I Full-time COUNTRIES Ida Moffett School of Nursing AND Varsity Sports Teaching Faculty 28 McWhorter School of Pharmacy 18 School of Public Health 6 For God, For Learning, Forever. 7 Annual Report’1 9 in Samford Ranked # Alabama Among the Best, —The Wall Street Journal/ 3rd in the Nation Times Higher Education for Student 1 Engagement # in the Nation for Student Engagement —The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education Samford’s national reputation for 3 academic rigor, student success and value continues to be affirmed in the latest higher education rankings. The Wall Street Journal ranks Samford third nationally for student Best Christian engagement, a measure that assesses # Enrollment Reaches an All-time High how well institutions prepare students University for 11th Consecutive Year for life after graduation. According —College Consensus to The Wall Street Journal, student 3 Samford continues to experience steady, quality year, Samford introduced a number of new programs, engagement is central to exceptional growth across its undergraduate and graduate programs. including Christian ministry, data analytics and physician teaching quality and illustrates a In fall 2019, the university announced its 11th consecutive assistant studies. university’s ability to inform, inspire record enrollment with 5,692 students enrolled. and challenge students both inside Private University Included in the totals are 3,591 Total Fall Enrollment by Fiscal Year (2008–2019) and outside of the classroom. # in the U.S. for Value undergraduate and 2,101 graduate/ 5,800 Samford’s performance in professional students, representing 5,600 national rankings is particularly and Affordability 46 states, the District of Columbia, 34 5,400 notable considering there are —Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and 28 countries. The freshman approximately 4,300 degree-granting class of 900 students is one of the 5,200 postsecondary institutions recognized most academically accomplished in 5,000 by the Department of Education. Samford’s 178-year history. 4,800 Recent rankings place Samford in the # in the Nation for The reach of the university is also top 4% of all colleges and universities Best Undergraduate expanding through the addition of 4,600 in the country. distinctive new bachelor’s, master’s and Teaching 4,400 doctoral degree offerings. In the past 4,200 40 —U.S. News & World Report 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 8 For God, For Learning, Forever. 9 Annual Report’1 9 For God. 10 For God, For Learning, Forever. 11 Annual Report’1 9 In Service to Others Samford’s mission to nurture student development intellectually, ethically and spiritually is fostered through an array of opportunities, including 166 student organizations, global engagement in more than 19 different countries and nearly 300 courses that incorporate community service. Students engage their faith in the classroom and around the world as illustrated by these highlights: Sponsored by the Mann Center for Ethics and The School of Health Professions students Leadership, the university’s annual day of service, participate in medical mission trips to the Samford Gives Back, engages an average of 750 Dominican Republic and Ecuador where they student and employee volunteers in service to the provide services through pop-up clinics in community. impoverished areas. The School of the Arts students participate in Orlean Beeson School of Education students and enrichment and community engagement programs faculty traveled to Beirut, Lebanon to provide in the Dominican Republic, Romania and Indonesia, training for teachers serving refugee children as well as in local Alabama communities. with special needs. Psychology professor Amanda Howard worked Through a partnership with the Equal Employment with colleagues at California Baptist University and Opportunity Commission’s Birmingham office, the Christian Alliance for Orphans to create a free law students provide pro bono mediation services online curriculum to help caregiving organizations, to individuals going through the complaint process. churches and individual volunteers better support Nurse practitioner students travel to Honduras children in orphanages and foster care. annually to provide medical care to rural and The social entrepreneurship and nonprofit impoverished areas. This year’s team utilized the management program, one of only 30 in the world, trip to create sustainable asthma care for the teaches a new generation of business leaders the underserved populations they visited. skills necessary to address today's most difficult Samford’s Student National Pharmaceutical social problems. Association initiated, organized and administered Every Master of Divinity student participates in a a city-wide health screening aimed at increasing cross-cultural ministry experience through the access to health care. school’s Global Center. 12 For God, For Learning, Forever. 13 Annual Report’1 9 undergraduate and graduate 166 student organizations 200 Annual 20 Arts Intramural and Events Club Sports Worship and 245 Spiritual Life Events Student Engagement Greek-letter 14 Organizations Samford University is committed to the spiritual, intellectual % and professional development of each student. Students have Global different a wide array of opportunities to maximize their potential 1,481 Engagement countries and broaden their understanding of their place in the world. 97 19 Faith formation, small classes, student advising and career of Undergraduate Student on counseling are priorities, resulting in a highly personalized Alumni are Working experience. Students are equipped to unite their passions or in Further Study Life with purpose, preparing them to address the most profound Within Six Months Events continents challenges facing today’s society. of Graduation 5 14 For God, For Learning, Forever. 15 Annual Report’1 9 For Learning. 16 For God, For Learning, Forever.Forever 17 Annual Report’1 9 Excellence in Academics National rankings, licensure and certification pass rates and the employment of our graduates are evidence of Samford’s commitment to excellence in academics. # in the nation for trial advocacy % first-time pass rate on the 15 —U.S. News & World Report 100 Emergency Nurse Practitioner Certification Exam # in the nation for best quality of life for 3 Cumberland School of Law % pass rate on the Family Nurse —The Princeton Review 97 Practitioner Certification Exam % pass rate on national # among private pharmacy schools in the 100 undergraduate Praxis II licensure 2 South for McWhorter School of Pharmacy tests for Orlean Beeson School —U.S. News & World Report of Education % pass rate on the Registered % of health professions graduates are 100 Dietitian certification exam 93 accepted to graduate school % placement rate for nutrition % pass rate on the PRAXIS exam for 100 students into a supervised or 100 speech language pathology graduate program students # in state of Alabama for accounting student % of 2018 Doctor of Physical 1 performance on the Certified Public 100 Therapy graduates are licensed Accountant (CPA) exam for Brock School and employed within six months of Business, making them the top 9% of graduation in the nation 18 For God, For Learning, Forever. 19 Annual Report’1 9 Samford Students Confirm High-Impact Education in National Survey Graduating students at Samford University report higher six “high-impact practices” that are positively associated levels of student engagement compared to students at with student learning, development