Samford University Cumberland School of Law
Birmingham, AL. Admissions, scholarship and cost data for the fall 2025 entering class, from the school's official ABA disclosure.
Acceptance rate
49.0%
925 applications
Median LSAT
156
25th–75th: 154–160
Median GPA
3.63
25th–75th: 3.42–3.84
Entering class
170
Private
Cost of attendance
| Tuition | $46,334 |
| Fees | $1,000 |
| Living expense budget | $31,226 |
| Total per year | $78,560 |
At sticker price, federal loans (capped at $50,000 a year) leave a gap of about $85,680 over three years. Run your numbers
Scholarships
Students with grants
93%
25th percentile
$7,500
Median grant
$20,000
75th percentile
$27,000
0.7% of full-time students received full tuition or more.
Conditional scholarships: 155 awarded, 7 reduced or eliminated.
Grant data covers 2024-25.
Your chances at Samford University Cumberland School of Law
78%
chance of admission
Estimated scholarship: $20,000 a year ($12,500–$24,200)
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Frequently asked questions
What LSAT score do you need for Samford University Cumberland School of Law?
The median LSAT for Samford University Cumberland School of Law's fall 2025 entering class was 156, with the middle half scoring 154 to 160. A score at or above 160 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students.
What GPA do you need for Samford University Cumberland School of Law?
The median undergraduate GPA was 3.63, with the middle half between 3.42 and 3.84.
What is Samford University Cumberland School of Law's acceptance rate?
Samford University Cumberland School of Law admitted 49.0% of applicants for fall 2025: 453 offers from 925 applications, for an entering class of 170.
How much does Samford University Cumberland School of Law cost?
Tuition is $46,334 a year, plus $1,000 in fees and a $31,226 living expense budget, for a total of about $78,560 a year before scholarships.
Does Samford University Cumberland School of Law give scholarships?
93% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $20,000 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $7,500 to $27,000.
Sources · updated 2026-11-02
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