Paying for Samford University

	Undergraduate	Graduate
2024 Tuition & Fee	$38,144 3.86%	$22,604 3.12%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Samford University (Samford) is $38,144 for prospective students and the 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $22,604. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $35,203.

97% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $20,171. It could cover 52.88% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $37,285 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Samford's 4-year tuition is $162,699, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $245,598.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Samford University is $38,144. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 3.86% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $35,203.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $39,618 , a 3.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Samford Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$36,725	$16,209
2023-2024	$38,144	$18,112
Change % 2023-2024	3.86%	11.74%
2024-2025	$39,618	$20,238

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $22,604. The graduate tuition has been risen by 3.12% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,012.

The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $23,308 for the academic year 2024-2025 , a 3.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Samford Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$21,921	$16,209
2023-2024	$22,604	$18,112
Change % 2023-2024	3.12%	11.74%
2024-2025	$23,308	$20,238

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Samford. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $1,243. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $942.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	Cost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$1,196
	2023-2024	$1,243
	2024-2025	$1,292
Graduate	2022-2023	$924
	2023-2024	$942
	2024-2025	$960

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $18,112 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 11.74% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 37.75% compared to the previous year.

The Samford's 2024 on-campus COA is $57,456 and off-campus COA is $66,170.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Samford
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees	$38,144
Room & Board	$12,160	$20,139
Personal Expenses	$5,952	$6,687
Books & Supplies	$1,200
Cost of Attendance	$57,456	$66,170

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Samford?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Samford is $162,699.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Samford 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$39,131	$40,143	$41,181	$42,246	$162,699
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$40,143	$41,181	$42,246	$43,338	$166,907
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$41,181	$42,246	$43,338	$44,459	$171,224
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$42,246	$43,338	$44,459	$45,609	$175,652
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$43,338	$44,459	$45,609	$46,789	$180,195

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $245,598.

Samford 4 Years COA
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$58,992	$60,568	$62,188	$63,851	$245,598
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$60,568	$62,188	$63,851	$65,558	$252,165
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$62,188	$63,851	$65,558	$67,312	$258,909
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$63,851	$65,558	$67,312	$69,113	$265,834
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$65,558	$67,312	$69,113	$70,963	$272,947

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 97% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $164,914.

Samford 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$38,821	$40,397	$42,017	$43,680	$164,914
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$40,397	$42,017	$43,680	$45,387	$171,481
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$42,017	$43,680	$45,387	$47,141	$178,225
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$43,680	$45,387	$47,141	$48,942	$185,150
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$45,387	$47,141	$48,942	$50,792	$192,263

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Samford University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.

Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to Samford
	In-State	Out-of-State
Samford University	$38,144
University of North Carolina at Greensboro	$7,593	$23,339
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga	$10,144	$18,208
East Tennessee State University	$9,706	$13,034
Wofford College	$54,100
Virginia Military Institute	$20,484	$51,186