2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Samford University is $38,144. For graduate programs, its 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $22,604.
The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $39,618 based on the tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $23,308.
2023-24 Tuition & Fees2024-25 Estimation
Undergraduate$38,144
Graduate$22,604
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Undergraduate$39,618
Graduate$23,308
The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at Samford University is 83.26% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 26.97%. The median SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,170.
The average graduation rate is 77%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 5,682 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school).
The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $59,800. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse program shows the highest salary with $53,200 after graduating. Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.
2024 Samford Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »83.26% Acceptance Rate / 26.97% Yield
Test Scores »1,170 SAT / 26 ACT
Graduation Rate »77%
Retention Rate91%(full-time), 50% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio7.14% (14 to 1)
Student Population »5,682 (3,672 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$20,171
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$59,800
Average Salary by Field of Study$23,100 - $53,200

Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services

Samford University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Samford
Online ClassUndergraduate, Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening CollegeYes
Teacher CertificationYes
Study AbroadYes
Samford provides several student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.
On-Campus Student Services at Samford
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenNo
Library facilities at institutionVarious Library Facilities Provided

Campus Life

The following table illustrates the special characteristics of Samford. Samford University is religiously affiliated with Baptist. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 2,375. It also offers separate board/meal plans and the annual cost is $5,288.
Samford Special Characteristics
Religious AffiliationBaptist
Has HospitalNo
Offer Medical DegreeNo
Board/Meal PlanYes
Dormitory Capacity2,375

Samford University Directory Information

Address800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229-2240
Phone205-726-2011
WEBSchool's Website
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School Typefour-years, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie CategoryDoctoral / Research University
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Samford University Campus, Birmingham, AL
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