Published on April 4, 2019 by Katie Stripling Share this on:
Samford University’s board of trustees has approved the 2019-20 tuition and fee schedule.
Undergraduate tuition for full-time students will be $16,000 per semester.
The university-wide technology fee, the university-wide parking fee and the undergraduate campus life fee remain unchanged for 2019-20.
Housing rates for undergraduates will range from $2,484 to $4,585 per semester, based on residence facility. Samford is introducing four newly crafted meal plans ranging from $1,299 to $2,505 per semester. These plans are designed to make dining on campus more convenient and to provide students with greater flexibility to choose from the 11 food service locations across campus.
Samford University Graduate Tuition
Full-time tuition per semester for graduate/professional programs includes Cumberland School of Law, $20,394 for the Juris Doctorate and Beeson Divinity School, $7,620 for the Master of Divinity. Annual tuition for McWhorter School of Pharmacy will be $38,521 for the Doctor of Pharmacy. Tuition and fees in other graduate and professional programs vary by degree program, according to Harry B. Brock III, Samford’s executive vice president and vice president for business and financial affairs.
“We are grateful for the investment families are making in a Samford education,” Brock said. “They have come to expect high-quality academic programs and cocurricular activities, and we are committed to finding balance between those expectations and affordability.”
Samford continues to enjoy a strong national reputation for its academic programs and affordability. Samford has been recognized by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance as one of the top 50 for “Best College Value” among private universities in the United States. Samford is the top-ranked university in Alabama in national rankings by The Wall Street Journal.
Graduate Tuition and Fees
Tuition for the upcoming academic year is determined in April. Tuition must be paid by the first day of each semester and can be paid online or at Samford One Stop.
Tuition for in-state and out-of-state students is $813 per credit hour. Tuition must be paid by the first day of each semester/term whether or not a student has class that day. Tuition may be paid online or at Samford One Stop. Policies and methods for tuition and fee payment can be found in the Samford University catalog and the One Stop website. There are no graduate assistantships available.
Paying for Samford University
The 2020 undergraduate tuition & fees of Samford University are $32,850 for their students and the 2020 graduate school tuition & fees are $18,364. 92 students (2.60% of the enrolled undergraduate students) have received grant or scholarships aid and the average amount is $15,760. After receiving the financial aid, the net price for Samford University is $33,874 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.The undergraduate tuition and fees at Samford University are around the average amount of similar schools’ tuition ($32,487 – Private (not-for-profit) Master’s College and University (larger programs)). You can check the college costs – COA, 4 Years Costs, and Interactive Tuition Chart for Samford University.
UndergraduateGraduatePer Credit HourEarning After GraduationFor academic year 2019-2020, undergraduate tuition & fees at Samford University is $32,850. The undergraduate 2020-2021 estimated tuition & fees at Samford University is $34,095. The 2020 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 3.79% from the previous year. On-campus living costs increased by 3.75% from the previous year. Off-campus living costs increased by 6.60% from the previous year. The undergraduate tuition and fees at Samford University are around the average amount of similar schools’ tuition ($32,487 – Private (not-for-profit) Master’s College and University (larger programs)).
Year
Tuition & Fees
On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2018-2019
$31,650
$15,213
2019-2020
$32,850
$15,784
Change % 2019-2020
3.79%
3.75%
2020-2021
$34,095
$16,376
***The estimated 2020-2021 costs are based on the costs change rate of last year.
Samford University 4 Years Tuition
Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial AidBased on 4-years changes on tuition & fees, we estimate 4 year tuition at Samford University for future and perspective students . For the students who admit in Fall 2020, the estimated 4 year tuition is $140,249. The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs and before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4 year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. Next table shows the 4 year tuition & fees estimation for next 5 admission years at Samford University.
Admission Year
Freshmen
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
4 Years Total
Class of 2024
Fall 2020
$33,712
$34,597
$35,504
$36,436
$140,249
Class of 2025
Fall 2021
$34,597
$35,504
$36,436
$37,392
$143,929
Class of 2026
Fall 2022
$35,504
$36,436
$37,392
$38,373
$147,706
Class of 2027
Fall 2023
$36,436
$37,392
$38,373
$39,380
$151,582
Class of 2028
Fall 2024
$37,392
$38,373
$39,380
$40,414
$155,560
2020 Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts
Next tables and charts illustrate the 2020 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for last five years. Use left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Samford University.
$15,784 ON-CAMPUS $16,150 OFF-CAMPUS LIVING COSTSThe on-campus living costs at Samford University is $15,784. The cost is VERY EXPENSIVE compared to similar schools – the average on-campus living costs of Private (not-for-profit), 4 Years or High Colleges in Alabama is $6,795.The off-campus living costs at Samford University is $15,784. The cost is VERY EXPENSIVE compared to similar schools – the average off-campus living costs of Private (not-for-profit), 4 Years or High Colleges in Alabama is $8,491.Living Costs
VERY EXPENSIVEThe 2020 cost of attendance (COA) at Samford University is $48,634 including tuition, required fees, room & board, and other living expenses. The COA at Samford University is VERY EXPENSIVE compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4 Years or High Colleges in Alabama (the average: $23,068).Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Biola University and Drake University, its COA is lower than those schools (its average COA is $61,963).cost of attendance$15 784$15 831$4 866$7 176$6 382$6 795$32 850$46 132$15 474$22 854$19 284$16 273SamfordUniversitySimilarlyRankedSchoolsAll U.S.CollegesPrivate (not-for-profit), 4Years or HighColleges4 Years orHigh CollegesPrivate (not-for-profit), 4Years or HighColleges inAlabama0k20k40k60kHighcharts.com
VERY EXPENSIVEThe 2020 Undergraduate tuition & fees at Samford University is $32,850 and it is VERY EXPENSIVE compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4 Years or High Colleges in Alabama (average: $16,273).Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Biola University and Drake University, its undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than those schools (average amount is $46,132).Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$32 850$46 132$15 474$22 854$19 284$16 273SamfordUniversitySimilarlyRankedSchoolsAll U.S.CollegesPrivate (not-for-profit), 4Years or HighColleges4 Years orHigh CollegesPrivate (not-for-profit), 4Years or HighColleges inAlabama0k20k40k60kHighcharts.com
VERY EXPENSIVEThe 2020 Graduate tuition & fees at Samford University is $18,364 and it is VERY EXPENSIVE compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4 Years or High Colleges in Alabama (average: $7,026).Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Biola University and Drake University, its graduate tuition & fees is lower than those schools (average amount is $24,379).Graduate Tuition & Fees$18 364$24 379$5 538$13 736$12 423$7 026SamfordUniversitySimilarlyRankedSchoolsAll U.S.CollegesPrivate (not-for-profit), 4Years or HighColleges4 Years orHigh CollegesPrivate (not-for-profit), 4Years or HighColleges inAlabama0k10k20k30kHighcharts.com
$15,784 ON-CAMPUS $16,150 OFF-CAMPUS LIVING COSTSThe on-campus living costs at Samford University is $15,784. The cost is VERY EXPENSIVE compared to similar schools – the average on-campus living costs of Private (not-for-profit), 4 Years or High Colleges in Alabama is $6,795.The off-campus living costs at Samford University is $15,784. The cost is VERY EXPENSIVE compared to similar schools – the average off-campus living costs of Private (not-for-profit), 4 Years or High Colleges in Alabama is $8,491.Living Costs$4 866$6 382$6 795$16 150$11 389$7 772$8 245$8 491On-Campus Living CostsOff-Campus Living CostsSamfordUniversityAll U.S. CollegesPrivate (not-for-profit), 4 Years orHigh Colleges4 Years or HighCollegesPrivate (not-for-profit), 4 Years orHigh Colleges inAlabama0k5k10k15k20kHighcharts.com
VERY EXPENSIVEThe 2020 cost of attendance (COA) at Samford University is $48,634 including tuition, required fees, room & board, and other living expenses. The COA at Samford University is VERY EXPENSIVE compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4 Years or High Colleges in Alabama (the average: $23,068).Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Biola University and Drake University, its COA is lower than those schools (its average COA is $61,963).cost of attendance
Cost of Attendance
The cost of attendance (COA) at Samford University is $48,634 for its students based on tuition, fees, room, board, and other expenses. Its COA is very expensive compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4 Years or High Colleges in Alabama. Compared to similar schools in college ranking (see schools in sidebar), its COA is lower than those schools (its average COA is $61,963).Below charts are illustrating the cost differences between Samford University and comparable schools. In addition, it shows the cost dereferences by students living options.
Cost Of Attendance Comparison$15 784$15 831$4 866$7 176$6 382$6 795$32 850$46 132$15 474$22 854$19 284$16 273Living CostsTuition & FeesSamford UniversitySimilar Schools inRankingAll U.S. CollegesPrivate (not-for-profit), 4 Years orHigh Colleges4 Years or HighCollegesPrivate (not-for-profit), 4 Years orHigh Colleges inAlabama0k10k20k30k40k50kHighcharts.com
2020 Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
For academic year 2019-2020, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Samford University is $32,850 that increases by 3.79% from last year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is very expensive compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4 Years or High Colleges in Alabama. Compare to similarly ranked schools, its tuition & fees is lower than those schools.Next table and chart show the tuition & fees trends at Samford University over last 5 years.
For academic year 2019-2020, the graduate tuition & fees at Samford University is $32,850 that increases by 2.79% from last year. Its graduate tuition & fees is very expensive compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4 Years or High Colleges in Alabama. Compare to similarly ranked schools, its tuition & fees is lower than those schools.Next table and chart show the tuition & fees trends at Samford University over last 5 years.
Next table summarizes the tuition & fees for special program such as medical and law school programs offered by Samford University. The average tuition & fees for medical schools is $38,376 for its students. The law school tuition & fees at Samford University is $40,210.
Program Name
Tuition
Fees
Pharmacy
$37,766
$610
Law
$39,600
$610
Books and Supplies costs
The average costs for purchasing books & supplies is $1,000 that is same as last year.
At Samford University, the living costs when a student lives on campus is $15,784 that increases by 3.75% from last year. The living costs when a student lives off campus is $16,150 that increases by 6.60% from last year.Below chart illustrates the on-campus/off-campus living costs change last five years at Samford University.
For academic year 2019-2020, the undergraduate tuition per credit hour at Samford University is $1,030 and $845 for graduate programs.For academic year 2019-2020, the graduate tuition per credit hour at Samford University is $1,030. The tuition per credit hour are usually applied to part-time students and overloaded credits for full-time students.Next table and chart show the 2020 tuition per credit hour and trends over last 5 years at Samford University.
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Tuition for in-state and out-of-state students is $813 per credit hour. Tuition must be paid by the first day of each semester/term whether or not a student has class that day. Tuition may be paid online or at Samford One Stop. Policies and methods for tuition and fee payment can be found in the Samford University catalog and the One Stop website. There are no graduate assistantships available.
