Auburn University
Auburn, AL · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City
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About Auburn University
Auburn University (informally known as AU or Auburn) is a public land-grant research university in Auburn, Alabama, United States. With more than 27,900 undergraduate students, over 6,200 graduate students, and a total enrollment of more than 34,100 students with 1,435 faculty members, Auburn is the second-largest university in Alabama. It is one of the state's two flagship public universities. The university is one of 146 U.S. universities classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". Auburn was chartered in 1856, as East Alabama Male College, a private liberal arts college affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. In 1872, under the Morrill Act, it became the state's first land-grant university and was renamed the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Alabama. In 1892, it became the first four-year coeducational school in Alabama and in 1899 was renamed Alabama Polytechnic Institute. In 1960, its name was changed to Auburn University. In 1967, the Alabama Legislature chartered an additional campus in Montgomery as a member of the Auburn University system.
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46%
Acceptance
$24,323
Net price
26,816
Enrollment
82%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
46%
Acceptance rate
1,345
SAT average
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ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$24,323
Average net price
$12,890
In-state tuition
$34,922
Out-of-state tuition
$16,626
Room & board
$1,200
Books & supplies
$34,919
Total cost of attendance
13%
Students receiving Pell grants
26%
Students with federal loans
$21,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$65,337
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$54,629
Median earnings (6 yrs)
82%
Graduation rate
95%
Retention rate
86%
Earn more than a HS grad
$10,067
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
26,816
Total enrollment
6%
Part-time
20
Avg. age at entry
17%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Auburn University FAQ
Is Auburn University a public or private school?
Auburn University is a public institution located in Auburn, AL.
What is the acceptance rate at Auburn University?
Auburn University has an acceptance rate of 46%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Auburn University cost?
The average annual net price at Auburn University is $24,323 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $12,890 in-state and $34,922 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at Auburn University?
About 82% of students at Auburn University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Auburn University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Auburn University students earn a median of $65,337 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Auburn University?
Admitted students at Auburn University have an average SAT score of 1,345. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Auburn University?
Auburn University enrolls about 26,816 students.
Campus
Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — J. Glover (AUtiger) · CC BY-SA 2.5. Additional images are representative.
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