According to the comprehensive ranking of American News University 20 1 1, Sanford University ranks 104 among comprehensive universities in the United States and is the best private university in Alabama. Tuition is about $2 1, 942/ year.

USA-Today in 20 10 and Princeton review were rated as the most cost-effective universities in the top 100 in the United States. The 50 most valuable private higher education institutions.

In 2008, it was rated as the 27th national university in the United States by the Center for Affinity and Productivity of Universities.

Received the highest evaluation of SACS (Southern Alliance of the United States Department of Education) certification standards.

Barron's university profile is listed as one of the most competitive universities.

Sanford University was founded by Baptists in 184 1 as Howard College, located in the southeast of Alabama. 1887 moved to Birmingham and officially changed its name to Sanford University. Sanford University is the largest private university in Alabama, and the only private doctoral/research university authorized by Carnegie Committee in the state, with the largest and best theological seminary in the southern United States. Birmingham is the largest industrial city in Alabama and the economic, trade, financial, cultural and educational center of the southeastern United States. Birmingham was founded in 187 1 year, at the peak of the American industrial revolution, and the city developed rapidly.