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The real 4-year cost of Samford University

Over the 15 years from 2008 to 2023, published tuition and required fees at Samford University went from $19,410 to $38,144, an average of 3.8% a year.

20082027: history and projection

Published tuition + feesProjected at recent growth rate

If you pay full sticker

Projected tuition + fees, entering fall 2026.

Year 1$42,630
Year 2$44,240
Year 3$45,911
Year 4$47,645
4-year total$180,426

Two aid scenarios

4-year out-of-pocket total.

$10,000/yr flat scholarship
$140,426
Flat aid doesn't grow, so it covers less each year.
50%-of-tuition scholarship
$92,578
Percentage aid keeps pace with tuition.

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