Outcomes
Strong post-grad earnings
Median earnings 10 yrs out are above the graduate average.
This school$58.5k
National avg$48k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Samford University
Birmingham, AL
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$38,144
Out-of-State Tuition
$38,144
Avg On-Campus Living
$12,000
Avg Off-Campus Living
$20,139
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$50,144
Net price (after aid)$30,795
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$21,891
$30k – $48k$24,253
$48k – $75k$27,995
$75k – $110k$32,769
$110k+$33,894
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$58,469
Median debt at graduation$19,500
Est. monthly loan payment$207
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 3.0×Graduates earn about 3.0× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants11%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans29%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
80%
Freshman Retention
88%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Manageable graduate debt
$19.5k below avg
Strong completion rate
80% above avg
Strong year-1 retention
88% above avg
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$38.1k
Net price
$30.8k
Pell
11%
Median debt
$19.5k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$58.5k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
Areas of study
Natural SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeSocial SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (32)
Natural Sciences
BiologyChemistry
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Artificial IntelligenceSoftware EngineeringData Science
Education
Special EducationSecondary EducationElementary Education
Engineering
Mechanical EngineeringChemical Engineering
Admissions
Acceptance rate
82%
SAT range
1070 - 1260
ACT range
23 - 29
Campus & Student Life
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About Samford University
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- Where is Samford University located?
- Samford University is located in Birmingham, AL, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Samford University?
- Samford University is a private university based in AL. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Samford University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Samford University is approximately 82%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Samford University?
- Samford University's published in-state tuition is approximately $38,144 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Samford University?
- Samford University reports total enrollment of approximately 5,787 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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