| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,523 | 78.14% |
| Black or African American | 207 | 10.62% |
| Hispanic | 69 | 3.54% |
| Unknown | 54 | 2.77% |
| Asian | 42 | 2.15% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 33 | 1.69% |
| International | 15 | 0.77% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.05% |
The majority of Samford graduate students are White.