Affordability

A university experience is one of the most significant investments you will ever make, and at Samford University you get a great value on the education you receive. Although Samford costs about 25% less than other private institutions, the university still offers a variety of merit-based and need based scholarships in addition to low-interest rate loan options to help finance your education.

In the 2008-2009 academic year, Samford awarded more than $22 million in aid (grants and scholarships) to more than 1,700 students. Samford is ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the top 25 national universities whose students graduate with the least debt, based on the percentage of graduates with debt and the average amount of debt incurred.