Samford University Cumberland School of Law tuition is $47,724 for 2026–27, and its published total cost of attendance is $80,602. Required fees are $1,040; the remaining budget includes room/board, books, transportation and personal expenses.
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $47,724 |
| Required fees | $1,040 |
| Room & board | $22,602 |
| Books & supplies | $2,640 |
| Transportation | $2,310 |
| Personal/misc. | $4,286 |
| Total cost of attendance | $80,602 |
Yes. Samford says every admitted full-time first-year student is evaluated for merit scholarships using the admission application, including GPA and LSAT among other factors.
Samford also awards a full-tuition Jere F. White Jr. Fellowship to one entering student each year under its current scholarship structure.
Samford says Flex-Time students are not eligible for scholarships during their first two semesters of study, so that distinction matters when comparing formats.
The strongest case is for students targeting Birmingham, Alabama and the Southeast with a meaningful scholarship. Near sticker, compare Cumberland carefully against Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee and other regional alternatives.
$47,724 for 2026–27.
$80,602 under the current published budget.
Yes. Full-time admitted 1Ls are automatically evaluated for merit scholarships.
Not during their first two semesters under the current policy.
Current figures come from Samford’s 2026–27 tuition and scholarships page.
Written by Ali Unar, Founder, Lovare Institut. Verified September 19, 2026.