Samford Housing Costs

$5,952 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

Living Expenses and How They Compare at Samford?

It is important to understand all of the costs associated with going to college so you can plan accordingly at Samford University.

On this page you will find:

Outline of Housing Costs
Room & Board Trends and Total Expenses
Meal Plans and Housing Requirements
References

Room and Board Expenses at Samford

This school prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for a typical student was $6,950 in 2026, and a standard meal plan cost $6,106. Altogether, a student living on campus at Samford University paid roughly $25,543 in 2026 once room, board, books and other living expenses are included.

The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at Samford University.

Expense	On Campus	Off Campus
Room and Board	$18,391	$27,102
— Housing	$6,950
— Meals	$6,106
Other Living Expenses	$5,952	$6,687
Books and Supplies	$1,200	$1,200
Total	$25,543	$34,989

The Projected Cost of Living On Campus? Estimated Four-Year Cost: $111,061

The price of living on campus is rarely the same in your senior year as it was your first. Estimating the trend now makes for a more accurate four-year budget.

The projected four-year total comes to about $111,061 in housing, food and other expenses.

See how housing and dining costs have changed over recent years and where they are trending at Samford University.

Year	Room & Board
Three Years Ago	$16,154
Two Years Ago	$16,209
One Year Ago	$18,112
Most Recent Year (2026)	$18,391
One Year From Now *	$19,239
Two Years From Now *	$20,128
Three Years From Now *	$21,057
Four Years From Now *	$22,029

* estimated

Year over year, room and board rose an average of 4.6% annually. At the same pace next year, the total would be roughly $26,391 in their first year.

By their final year, a student might pay about $29,181 for a four-year (bachelor’s) degree, and about $27,280 in the final year of a two-year (associate) degree.

Across all four years, on-campus living costs would total approximately $111,061 for a four-year degree, versus about $53,671 for two years on campus.

Do Not Ignore Yearly Increases

Most schools raise housing and dining costs gradually each year, so today’s figure is unlikely to be what you pay all four years.

More Details on Living and Dining On Campus at Samford

Meal plan structures vary widely. At this school, the maximum meal plan covers a fixed number of meals per week, shown in the table below. The table below outlines what this school reports about on-campus housing.