Samford University
Birmingham, ALPrivate nonprofitRank 1110 of 1,732Traditional rank 722 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $21,891 |
| $30–48k | $24,253 |
| $48–75k | $27,995 |
| $75–110k | $32,769 |
| $110k+ | $33,894 |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $36,725 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $38,144 |
| Change | $1,419 (+3.9%) |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $12,160 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Tuition and fees trend
Published tuition and required fees, +20.5% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 80% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 88% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 11% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 34% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $5,270 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | $728 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
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| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| University of Mobile | $18,958 | −$37 |
| Faulkner University | $17,326 | $5,904 |
| Huntingdon College | $17,303 | $6 |
| Spring Hill College | $17,175 | $1,633 |
| Oakwood University | $15,780 | $1,621 |
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