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Samford University admits 82% of those who apply, which makes it open to most applicants. The median admission rate of colleges on this site that report one is 77%. The average SAT score of admitted students is 1201 out of 1600 (midpoints: 615 in reading and writing, 580 in maths). The midpoint ACT score is 26 out of 36.
What it costs
| Tuition and fees for a year | $41,910 |
| Room and meals on campus | $14,260 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| Average full cost of a year (tuition, living, books), before aid | $59,741 |
| Average net price after grants and scholarships | $32,950 |
The net price is what students who got federal aid paid on average for a year after grants and scholarships were taken off. It is 94% above the median net price of colleges in Alabama on this site ($16,956). International students normally pay the published tuition and do not receive US federal aid.
Net price by family income
| Family income a year | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | $25,299 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $24,217 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $27,586 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $30,393 |
| Above $110,000 | $37,166 |
For students who received federal aid. A negative figure means grants were larger than the cost counted.
For an estimate that fits your own family, use the college's net price calculator.
Results
| Measure | This college | AL median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students who come back for a second year | 93% | 67% | 73% |
| Students who finish their degree (within one and a half times the normal length) | 78% | 45% | 49% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $66,982 | $48,418 | $53,132 |
| Median federal loan debt of those who finish | $19,500 | $23,250 | $19,994 |
Medians are the middle value of the colleges on this site in Alabama and in the whole country. Completion and return rates count first-time, full-time students. Earnings and debt count students who received federal aid.
The students
15% of undergraduates receive a Pell Grant, the federal grant for students from lower-income families. 48% take a federal student loan. The undergraduate body is 65% women and 35% men. By undergraduate numbers it is number 12 of the 37 colleges in Alabama on this site that report a size; the middle-sized one has 2,151.
Other colleges in Alabama of a similar size
- Alabama State UniversityMontgomery, public
- University of West AlabamaLivingston, public
- Tuskegee UniversityTuskegee, private nonprofit
- University of North AlabamaFlorence, public
- Auburn University at MontgomeryMontgomery, public
- Athens State UniversityAthens, public
Common questions
What is the acceptance rate of Samford University?
Samford University admits 82% of applicants, according to the College Scorecard.
How much is tuition at Samford University?
Published tuition and fees are $41,910 a year. Most students with aid pay less: see the net price.
What is the graduation rate of Samford University?
78% of first-time, full-time students finish within one and a half times the normal length of the course.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education, data released on 2 November 2026; checked in November 2026. Net price, debt and earnings describe students who received US federal aid. Costs change each year. This is official data for general information, not advice: confirm costs and admission rules on the college's own website and at collegescorecard.ed.gov.