Samford University garners 3 Top 10 national rankings in Wall Street Journal best colleges list

By: Samford University

Samford University garnered three top 10 rankings in The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2025 list of the best colleges in the U.S., highlighted by a No. 2 national ranking for character development and a No. 8 national ranking for quality of career preparation.

“Cultivating character and preparing students for their professional careers are at the heart of the Samford experience and its Christian mission,” said Samford President Beck A. Taylor. “Among many metrics for success, these national rankings place Samford within elite company. This milestone is a testament to our students, alumni and faculty, all of whom compel Samford’s academic reputation to flourish.

“These rankings illustrate the longstanding success of Samford in preparing graduates to lead lives of impact. They affirm the Samford experience is thriving.”

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