Samford University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$20,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA / 26 ACT. Against tuition of $39,000, students receiving the largest award pay about $19,000 a year before other aid.
Tuition and fees only — housing (about $13,056), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.
2 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.
These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.
Published awards range $1,000-$20,000/yr. Samford University lists 19 merit scholarships in total.
The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.0 GPA / 26 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.
Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$20,000/yr.
Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 51% of tuition.
2 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.
Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 11/01/2025. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.
💡 Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Samford University's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.