Samford University: cost & net price by income
Birmingham, Alabama
Here's what students actually pay to attend Samford University after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $22,241 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $32,820. Published in-state tuition is $38,144. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$22,241/yr
- $30k–$48k$22,460/yr
- $48k–$75k$31,029/yr
- $75k–$110k$30,523/yr
- $110k+$32,820/yr
Samford University cost at a glance
- In-state tuition
- $38,144
- Out-of-state tuition
- $38,144
- Students receiving aid
- 11%
B+
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does Samford University cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Samford University is about $22,241 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Samford University?
- At Samford University, published in-state tuition is $38,144 and out-of-state tuition is $38,144 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Samford University worth the cost?
- FindU gives Samford University a value grade of B+ — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)