by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up the current tuition and fees at Samford University, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Samford University stood at $40,150 per year for undergraduates. There is no residency discount at this school.
Of those figures, the required fees amounted to $1,150; the remaining amount is tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $39,000 |
| Fees | $1,150 |
| Total | $40,150 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much would Samford University cost if you attend part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For perspective, here is how Samford University tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In AL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Samford University is relatively pricey.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the Samford University Financial Aid page for details.
Below is how tuition at Samford University has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $34,410 |
| Two Years Ago | $35,750 |
| One Year Ago | $37,144 |
| Most Recent Year | $39,000 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Samford has changed across the reported years.
Most recently, tuition rose 5.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $42,156 next year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
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Tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 4.33%, so a year from now students could pay around $41,887.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $41,887 |
| In 2 Years | $43,699 |
| In 3 Years | $45,590 |
| In 4 Years | $47,563 |
| In 5 Years | $49,621 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $178,739.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For more on the aid available at Samford University, visit the Samford University Financial Aid page.
