2023-2024 Samford University Graduate Catalog 
    
    Oct 11, 2024  
2023-2024 Samford University Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Tuition & Fees - Graduate



Billing, Refund, and Tuition and Fees Tables

University-Level Fees - All Graduate Students
for Academic Year 2023-2024

The following fees apply to ALL Samford students, unless otherwise indicated, and are nonrefundable.
Description Student Classification Expense/Notes
University Fee (Fall & Spring) All Graduate Students $350/semester (Fall & Spring)
University Fee (Summer) All Graduate Students $219/semester (May & Summer)
Samford Abroad Program Fee All Samford Abroad Students $50 (in addition to trip cost)
Semester Samford Abroad All Semester Samford Abroad Students $270/semester-long affiliate students
Greek Life Fee All Greek Life Students $75/semester (Fall & Spring)
Study Abroad Trip Fee All Study Abroad Students varies by trip
International Student Fee (Fall & Spring) All International Students $50/semester (Fall & Spring)
International Student Fee (Summer) All International Students $25/term (Summer)
Wellness & Counseling - Missed Appointment All Students $25/occurrence
Vehicle Registration All Students $30/semester (Fall & Spring)
Replacement Vehicle Decal All Students $10/occurrence
ID Replacement All Students $25/occurrence
Bank Return and Correction Fee All Students $30/occurrence
Reinstatement Fee All Students $100/term, as applicable

NOTE: Fees are subject to change without notice. See the Samford One Stop website for the latest tuition and fee info: http://www.samford.edu/go/onestop/

NOTE ON PAYMENT/REINSTATEMENT: Charges incurred after the statement has been generated for the semester/term are due on or before the payment due date. Charges incurred during the drop/add period are due when incurred. To avoid a registration cancellation/reinstatement fee, students should pay all tuition and fees by the payment due date. See the Billing and Refund Schedule tables below for applicable dates.


Billing Schedule
for Academic Year 2023-2024

Student Classification Year/Term Statement Generation Payment
Due Date
Registration Cancellation
All students 2023 Fall 8/10/23 8/28/23 8/30/23
Last Orientation Group 2023 Fall 8/10/23 8/28/23 8/30/23
All students 2023 Fall 9/11/23 10/5/23 n/a
All students 2023 Fall 10/10/23 11/5/23 n/a
All students 2023 Fall 11/10/23 12/5/23 n/a
All students 2024 Spring 1/3/24 1/16/24 1/18/24
All students 2024 Spring 2/9/24 3/5/24 n/a
All students 2024 Spring 3/11/24 4/5/24 n/a
All students 2024 Spring 4/10/24 5/5/24 n/a
All students 2024 Summer 5/10/24 6/6/24 6/10/24
All students 2024 Summer 6/12/24 7/11/24 n/a

Commencement Note: Students participating in Fall 2023 or Spring 2024 commencement must clear their accounts before diplomas will be released.

NOTE 1: Payment schedule dates for all terms are subject to change.
NOTE 2: Any student with a past due balance will not be eligible to register for the next semester or obtain his/her transcript or diploma. Registration cancellation will be processed for all students with unpaid tuition, mandatory fees, room, and board (billed and unbilled) on the date in the schedule above.


Refund Schedule
for Academic Year 2023-2024

Student Classification Year/Term Direct Deposit Refund Availability
Any student with fall start date of 8/14/23 2023 Fall 8/9/23
Any student with fall start date of 8/21/23 2023 Fall 8/16/23
Professional Studies Fall Term B students only 2023 Fall 10/11/23
Any student with spring start date of 1/3/24 or 1/8/24 2024 Spring 1/8/24
Professional Studies Spring Term B students only  2024 Spring  2/28/24
Any student with summer start date of 5/6/24 2024 Summer 5/3/24
Any student with summer start date of 5/29/24,
except those enrolled only in second Summer term
2024 Summer  5/23/24
Any student with summer start date of 5/13/24, 12-week term 2024 Summer 5/8/24
Any student with summer start date of 5/29/24 2024 Summer 5/23/24
Any student with summer start date of 7/10/24 2024 Summer 7/5/24

Refunds: Refunds are available within ten (10) business days after financial aid has been credited (disbursed) to the student’s account. Refunds will not be available before that time. Disbursement of aid on a student account is regulated based on the student’s first day of class. The refund availability dates above are the earliest dates refunds will be available. These dates are subject to satisfactory completion/submission of all needed information by the student. The dates are subject to change and may be adjusted to comply with federal regulations governing refunds to students.


Meal Plans
for Academic Year 2023-2024

Unless otherwise indicated, all fees are due on or before the payment due date.
Description Student Classification Expense Notes
Meal Plans
19 Meals/week + $200 Dining Dollars All Graduate Students who choose this plan $2,801/semester Fall & Spring
12 Meals/week + $250 Dining Dollars All Graduate Students who choose this plan $2,144/semester Fall & Spring
7 Meals/week + $300 Dining Dollars All Graduate Students who choose this plan $1,452/semester Fall & Spring
80 Meal Block + $400 Dining Dollars All Graduate Students who choose this plan $1,452/semester Fall & Spring
19 Meals/week - Summer All Graduate Students who choose this plan $686/term Summer
12 Meals/week - Summer All Graduate Students who choose this plan $550/term Summer

Note: Meal plans for graduate students are optional. Meal plan contracts are for the entire academic year. Samford does not offer on-campus housing for graduate students.


Graduate Tuition Deposits
for Academic Year 2023-2024

The following tuition deposits apply to Samford Graduate Students enrolled in specific schools or programs as noted. All deposits are due upon acceptance and are nonrefundable.
Description Student Classification Expense/Notes
Dietetic Internship All Dietetic Internship Students $1,000/occurrence
Divinity All Divinity Students $200/occurrence
Health Informatics & Analytics All Graduate Health Informatics & Analytics Students $500/occurrence
Healthcare Administration All Graduate Healthcare Administration Students $500/occurrence
Law All Law Students $250 initial; additional $500 by June 1
Nursing (except Nurse Anesthesia) All Graduate Nursing Students (except Nurse Anesthesia) $750/occurrence
Nurse Anesthesia All Nurse Anesthesia Students $1,000/occurrence
Nutrition All Graduate Nutrition Students $500/occurrence
Public Health All Graduate Public Health Students $500/occurrence
Social Work All Social Work Students $200/occurrence
Speech-Language Pathology All Speech-Language Pathology Students $500/occurrence
Pharmacy All Graduate Pharmacy Students $500/occurrence
Physical Therapy All Physical Therapy Students $1,000/occurrence
Physician Assistant Studies All Physician Assistant Studies Students $1,000/occurrence

NOTE: Fees are subject to change without notice. See the Samford One Stop website for the latest tuition and fee info: http://www.samford.edu/go/onestop/

NOTE ON PAYMENT/REINSTATEMENT: Charges incurred after the statement has been generated for the semester/term are due on or before the payment due date. Charges incurred during the drop/add period are due when incurred. To avoid a registration cancellation/reinstatement fee, students should pay all tuition and fees by the payment due date. See the Billing and Refund Schedule tables above for applicable dates.


Graduate Tuition
for Academic Year 2023-2024

The following tuition charges apply to Samford Graduate Students enrolled in specific schools or programs as noted. Unless otherwise indicated, all fees are due on or before the payment due date.
Description Student Classification Expense/Notes
College of Arts & Sciences (ENVM) All Graduate Students in the Department of Biological & Environmental Sciences (MSEM Program) $938/credit
School of the Arts All Graduate Students in the Department of Architecture & Interior Design $938/credit
School of Business All Graduate Students in the School of Business $947/credit
School of Education All Graduate Students in the School of Education $938/credit
School of Nursing
(excluding Nurse Anesthesia)
All Graduate Students in the School of Nursing (except Nurse Anesthesia) $961/credit
School of Nursing (DNP Anesthesia) All Students in the DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program $11,183 per term (3 terms/year)
School of Public Health All Graduate Students in the School of Public Health $938/credit
Master of Divinity or Master of Arts in Theological Studies (9-12 credits MDV; 13 for MATS) All Students in the Master of Divinity or Master of Arts in Theological Studies Program $8,241/semester (Fall & Spring)
Master of Divinity or Master of Arts in Theological Studies (less than 9 or more than 12 credits MDV; 13 for MATS) All Students in the Master of Divinity or Master of Arts in Theological Studies Program $808/credit (Fall & Spring & Summer transient students)
Master of Divinity (Summer) All Students in the Master of Divinity Summer Program $399/credit (Summer degree-seeking students)
Master of Laws (LL.M.) All Students in the Master of Laws Program $938/credit
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies All Students in the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Program $13,267/term (3 terms/year)
Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology All Students in the Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology Program $942/credit
Master of Studies in Law (M.S.L.) All Students in the Master of Studies in Law Program $938/credit
Doctor of Ministry All Students in the Doctor of Ministry Program $509/credit
Doctor of Philosophy  All Students in the Doctor of Philosophy in Theology for the Church Program $900/credit
Doctor of Pharmacy (Full-Time) All Students in the Doctor of Pharmacy Program $41,879/year
Doctor of Pharmacy (less than 12 or more than 21 credits) All Students in the Doctor of Pharmacy Program $1,701/credit
Doctor of Pharmacy Summer Study Abroad All Students in the Doctor of Pharmacy Program $500/credit
Doctor of Physical Therapy All Students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program $12,372/term (3 terms/year)
Juris Doctor (Full-Time) All Students in the Juris Doctor Program $22,268/semester (Fall & Spring)
Juris Doctor (less than 10 or more than 16 credits) All Students in the Juris Doctor Program $1,477/credit
Law Cambridge Sum Study Abroad All Students in the Juris Doctor Program $4,350/term

NOTE: Fees are subject to change without notice. See the Samford One Stop website for the latest tuition and fee info: http://www.samford.edu/go/onestop/

NOTE ON PAYMENT/REINSTATEMENT: Charges incurred after the statement has been generated for the semester/term are due on or before the payment due date. Charges incurred during the drop/add period are due when incurred. To avoid a registration cancellation/reinstatement fee, students should pay all tuition and fees by the payment due date. See the Billing and Refund Schedule tables above for applicable dates.


Graduate Course Fees
for Academic Year 2023-2024

The following fees apply to Samford Graduate Students enrolled in specific courses as noted. Unless otherwise indicated, all fees are due on or before the payment due date.
Description Student Classification Expense/Notes
Digital Learning Fee All Students enrolled in an online/hybrid course $100/online/hybrid crse
Music - Applied Instruction All Students enrolled in an MUSA course; Up to 3 credits per student, per semester $250/credit
Nursing FNP-ENP Certificate Program Fee All Students enrolled in NURG 774  and NURG 791   $300/course
DNP Nursing All Students enrolled in NURG 720  and NURG 740   $130/course
Nutrigenomics All Students enrolled in NUTR 605   $135/course

NOTE: Fees are subject to change without notice. See the Samford One Stop website for the latest tuition and fee info: http://www.samford.edu/go/onestop/

NOTE ON PAYMENT/REINSTATEMENT: Charges incurred after the statement has been generated for the semester/term are due on or before the payment due date. Charges incurred during the drop/add period are due when incurred. To avoid a registration cancellation/reinstatement fee, students should pay all tuition and fees by the payment due date. See the Billing and Refund Schedule tables above for applicable dates.


Graduate Supplemental School/Program Fees
for Academic Year 2023-2024

The following fees apply to Samford Graduate Students enrolled in specific schools or programs as noted. Unless otherwise indicated, all fees are due on or before the payment due date.
Description Student Classification Expense/Notes
School of Business All Graduate Students in the School of Business $150/semester (Fall/Spring)
School of Education All Graduate Students in the School of Education $100/semester (Fall/Spring)
Nursing FNP All Students in the Family Nurse Practitioner Program $185/term (3 terms/year)
Nurse Anesthesia All Students in the Nurse Anesthesia Program $110/term (3 terms/year)
Speech Language Pathology All Students in the Speech Language Pathology Program $210/term (3 terms/year)
Physical Therapy All Students in the Physical Therapy Program $240/term (3 terms/year)
Physician Assistant Studies All Students in the Physician Assistant Studies Program $370/term (3 terms/year)
Physician Assistant Preceptor All Physician Assistant Preceptor Students $350/term (1st year only, 3 terms per year)
Dietetic Internship All Students in the Dietetic Internship Program $475 upon entry into program
Healthcare Administration All Students in the Graduate Healthcare Administration Program $340 upon entry into program
Health Informatics & Analytics All Students in the Graduate Health Informatics & Analytics Program $150 upon entry into program
Social Work All Students in the Social Work Program $250 upon entry into program
Pharmacy All Students in the Doctor of Pharmacy Program $550/semester (Fall/Spring)
Law Cambridge Abroad Application Fee All Students participating in the Law Cambridge Summer Program $200/occurrence

NOTE: Fees are subject to change without notice. See the Samford One Stop website for the latest tuition and fee info: http://www.samford.edu/go/onestop/

NOTE ON PAYMENT/REINSTATEMENT: Charges incurred after the statement has been generated for the semester/term are due on or before the payment due date. Charges incurred during the drop/add period are due when incurred. To avoid a registration cancellation/reinstatement fee, students should pay all tuition and fees by the payment due date. See the Billing and Refund Schedule tables above for applicable dates.