Published cost of attendance is $57,456. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $22,716, middle-income families pay around $31,527, higher-income families pay approximately $36,235.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $57,456 |
| Tuition and Fees | $40,150 |
| Room and Board | $13,056 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$24,834 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $32,622 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $22,716 |
| $30–48k | $24,812 |
| $48–75k | $31,527 |
| $75–110k | $34,206 |
| $110k+ | $36,235 |
Published cost of attendance is $57,456. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $22,716, middle-income families pay around $31,527, higher-income families pay approximately $36,235. Azimuth ranks Samford University #1190 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 16.5 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $19,500; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $39,000. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $66,567, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $220 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Samford University earn median 4-year earnings of $66,567, placing Samford University in the 70.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $5,448 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Samford University in the 34.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Samford University #561 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings trajectory reflects Samford's concentrated strength in health-related fields, where graduates move into stable, well-compensated careers in nursing, allied health, and clinical practice. The institution's program portfolio is anchored in health professions. Nursing is the largest program with 122 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $72,517, performing at 0.8x the national benchmark for the field per the program-ranking methodology. Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and the Administration, and Administration program graduates 101 students earning $119,888 and operates at 1.0x benchmark, while Digital Marketing with 57 graduates earns $70,839 at 1.0x benchmark. Finance and Psychology, General round out the top five, both delivering solid early-career earnings aligned with their respective field benchmarks. This concentration in Health — representing the majority of Samford's degree output — explains the institution's consistent earnings performance and the predictability of outcomes for students pursuing careers in healthcare and related professions.
