by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected tuition and fees for Samford University, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. If you're looking for specific information on Samford costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
Combined tuition and fees at Samford University for the 2020-2021 academic year was $35,360 for undergraduates. Students from Alabama did not receive a discount.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $34,410 | $950 | $35,360 |
Samford University tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does Samford University cost for part-time students?
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The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. Samford University is fairly expensive when compared to other schools across the United States. It's yearly out-of-state tuition and fees costs for undergrads is $35,360. In-state students pay the same as out-of state ones at Samford.
If you want to know how Samford compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Southeast | Alabama | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: Samford University Financial Aid.
Samford tuition and fees have grown about 3.76% annually for the past five years. Tuition grew by 3.73%, and fees grew by 5.19%. If costs keep growing at the same rate students will be charged $38,072 this school year.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of tuition and fees for two years at Samford to be $77,578, and $161,105 for four years.
Remeber to factor in additional costs such as room and board, transportation or books.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Samford.
Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.
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