Samford University

Samford University is a private educational institute located in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Established in 1841, the university operates in the fields of education, higher education, and as a university. Its motto is "For God, For Learning, Forever".

The university holds multiple accreditations, including the Association of Theological Schools, Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, Council for Interior Design Accreditation, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, American Bar Association, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education, Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education, National Association of Schools of Music, Council for the Accreditation of Education Preparation, and the National Association of Schools of Theatre.

Samford University is affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the National Athletic Association.