75%

Acceptance Rate

$9,634

Avg.Financial Aid

001009

FAFSA Code

Auburn University (AU)

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Public

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Not applicable

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    SACSCOC

  • Website

    www.auburn.edu
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    30,440

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

Auburn University (AU) is a public university established in the year 1856 in Auburn, Alabama. It is located at 202 Martin Hall, Auburn, Alabama 36849. They also have another campus at Montgomery. 

Initially, it was named Agricultural and Mechanical College of Alabama and again in 1899, its name was changed to the Alabama Polytechnic Institute. Finally, in the year 1960, the institute was renamed as Auburn University. 

The university has a Study Abroad Program which guides Auburn Students every year to study abroad. There are more than 300 clubs and organizations in which students take an active part.

Auburn University has developed into one of the largest universities in the South, remaining in the educational forefront with its traditional blend of arts and applied science and changing with the needs of today while living with a respect for the traditions and spirit that are Auburn.

Their Vision -To lead and shape the future of higher education.

Their Mission - As a land grant institution, Auburn University is dedicated to improving the lives of the people of Alabama, the nation, and the world through forward-thinking education, life-enhancing research and scholarship, and selfless service.

The university was chartered in 1856 and opened its doors to the public in 1859 as a private liberal arts institution. During that time it was named East Alabama Male College.

It was closed during the Civil War from 1861-1866. After this in 1872, it was renamed as Agricultural and Mechanical College of Alabama. In 1960, the institute officially acquired the name Auburn University. Since then it has experienced  high growth and now has more than 250,000 graduates

  • The student population on campus is 30440.

  • The total number of programs - Auburn offers more than 140 undergraduate majors, which are housed in 13 colleges and schools. Their graduate school offers a large number of degree programs as well as an accelerated bachelor’s/master’s program.

  • Accreditation - Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

There is a public university in Auburn University, AL called Auburn University. Auburn University occupies a total area of about 1,841 acres. Auburn University was founded in the year 1856. Auburn University believes in imparting education and contributing to society by focusing on innovation, research, education, and commitment. The motto of the university is For The Advancement of Science and Arts and its official colors are burnt orange and navy blue. Out of total 30,440 (Fall 2018) students enrolled at AU, 24,594 belong to undergraduate courses while 5,866 are postgraduate students. To teach various courses to the students, the school has employed a total of 1,330 (2017) faculty. Interestingly, Auburn University has an ethnically diverse student population. At AU around 79% are white, 7% are Non-resident alien, and 5% are Black or African American. And, at the university, around 96% of the students are 24 and under. When it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 48% of the students are females and 52% are males. The college has produced several notable alumni including Charles Barkley (Spokesperson, Basketball player), Bo Jackson (Businessperson, Baseball player), Jimmy Buffett (Film Score Composer, Businessperson), and Lionel Richie (Record producer, Musician) in its 164 years of existence. Auburn University's sporting teams are affiliated to NCAA Division I – SEC. Like several universities in the country, athletics play an important part here as well. AU offers a total of 380 undergraduate and graduate programs, including both residential and online. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by AABI (Aviation Accreditation Board International), AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), AAMFT (American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy), and ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.). Auburn University has around $793 million (2019) in endowment.

Location & Contact

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Rankings

It becomes easier for the aspirants to apply to a university and have their doubts regarding the same cleared if the university has a ranking. Auburn University has been ranked at the 166th position among other universities by Forbes. It is to be noted that Forbes decides on the rankings of the university based on common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    FALSE

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    75%

  • SAT Range

    1150 - 1310

  • SAT/ACT

    Required

  • ACT Range

    25 - 30

  • High School GPA

    Required

  • Application Fee

    $50

  • Accept Common App

    No

The students can make the most out of the admission process as the admission at the university is fairly easy. The varsity has 4 admission thresholds. To kickstart the admission process at AU, the candidates have to fill an application form and submit a fee of $50. As per the past trends, the SAT score of a student must lie in the range of 1150-1320 to improve her chances. The average ACT score at Auburn University is 28. However, those getting an ACT score less than 25 might also be offered admission. The candidates can apply for the courses online. However, in case they need information or want to feel the vibes, they visit the school's office at Auburn, Alabama 36849. They can also call them at (334) 844-4000.

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $23,205

  • Average Annual Cost

    $9,624

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $31,590

  • Other Fees

    $1,652

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $13,332

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    $5,782

Total One Year Cost

$31,590

Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to AU. The full-time cost of attendance is approximately $42,012 per year. If it sounds unaffordable to the applicant, there are numerous financial aid options available that they can explore.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

NA

Student:Faculty Ratio

19:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

90%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

75%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$6,455

Faculty Overview

60%

Male Professors

40%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Business Administration, Management...

    379 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    279 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    208 Graduates

  • Finance and Financial Management Se...

    197 Graduates

  • Physiology, Pathology and Related S...

    195 Graduates

  • Mechanical Engineering

    183 Graduates

  • Marketing

    163 Graduates

  • Registered Nursing, Administration,...

    156 Graduates

  • Physiology, Pathology and Related S...

    195 Graduates

  • Mechanical Engineering

    183 Graduates

  • Marketing

    163 Graduates

  • Registered Nursing, Administration,...

    156 Graduates

  • Communication and Media Studies

    124 Graduates

  • Psychology, General

    123 Graduates

  • Design and Applied Arts

    109 Graduates

  • Civil Engineering

    107 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    96 Graduates

  • Animal Sciences

    94 Graduates

  • Architectural Engineering

    94 Graduates

  • Chemical Engineering

    89 Graduates

  • Human Development, Family Studies,...

    80 Graduates

  • Special Education and Teaching

    78 Graduates

  • English Language and Literature, Ge...

    75 Graduates

  • Electrical, Electronics and Communi...

    72 Graduates

  • Political Science and Government

    70 Graduates

  • Public Relations, Advertising, and...

    67 Graduates

  • Industrial Engineering

    66 Graduates

  • Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astrona...

    62 Graduates

  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, G...

    61 Graduates

  • Apparel and Textiles

    57 Graduates

  • Plant Sciences

    57 Graduates

  • History

    54 Graduates

  • Communication Disorders Sciences an...

    53 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    53 Graduates

  • Computer Engineering

    52 Graduates

  • Nutrition Sciences

    51 Graduates

  • Journalism

    49 Graduates

  • Architecture

    46 Graduates

  • Hospitality Administration/Manageme...

    46 Graduates

  • Human Resources Management and Serv...

    46 Graduates

  • Computer and Information Sciences,...

    44 Graduates

  • Romance Languages, Literatures, and...

    40 Graduates

  • Biological/Biosystems Engineering

    39 Graduates

  • Microbiological Sciences and Immuno...

    37 Graduates

  • Economics

    33 Graduates

  • Health and Medical Administrative S...

    32 Graduates

  • Forestry

    29 Graduates

  • Social Work

    29 Graduates

  • Chemistry

    28 Graduates

  • Sociology

    28 Graduates

  • Agricultural Business and Managemen...

    26 Graduates

  • Mathematics

    25 Graduates

  • Public Administration

    25 Graduates

  • Wildlife and Wildlands Science and...

    22 Graduates

  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science...

    20 Graduates

  • Engineering, Other

    20 Graduates

  • Fine and Studio Arts

    20 Graduates

  • Applied Mathematics

    19 Graduates

  • International Business

    19 Graduates

  • Music

    17 Graduates

  • Management Sciences and Quantitativ...

    15 Graduates

  • Agricultural Production Operations

    13 Graduates

  • Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, an...

    13 Graduates

  • Environmental Design

    13 Graduates

  • Natural Resources Management and Po...

    13 Graduates

  • Philosophy

    13 Graduates

  • Polymer/Plastics Engineering

    13 Graduates

  • Interior Architecture

    10 Graduates

  • Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...

    9 Graduates

  • Anthropology

    8 Graduates

  • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

    7 Graduates

  • Germanic Languages, Literatures, an...

    6 Graduates

  • Natural Resources Conservation and...

    5 Graduates

  • Food Science and Technology

    4 Graduates

  • Geography and Cartography

    4 Graduates

  • Materials Engineering

    4 Graduates

  • Zoology/Animal Biology

    4 Graduates

  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human...

    3 Graduates

  • Physics

    3 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

24,628

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

15%

Full-time / Part-time

91% / 9%

Students Gender

Male

52%

US National: 44%

Female

48%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

81%

Unknown

0%

Black

5%

Hispanic

3%

Two or more races

2%

Non Resident alien

7%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska native

0%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

41%

Out Of State

58%

In State

1%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$59,005 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

20%

Averege Housing Cost

$7,860/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $5,472/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$5,472/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Tigers

School Colors

orange and blue

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Southeastern Conference

Total Male Athletes

248

Total Female Athletes

230

Intramural Sports

16

Sports Club

32

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Football

Golf

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Track and Field

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Equestrian

Golf

Gymnastics

Soccer

Softball

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Security

The university additionally offers an on-campus housing facility for students who wish to dwell nearby. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $13,600 per year for living on campus. The average meal plan at AU costs around $5,472 a year. Notably, students at the varsity get to choose from various dining and meal plan options as well. To ensure the safety and security of students, the university has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. There are around 52% male and 48% female students enrolled at the university.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$39,500/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$48,800/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$16,967 - $29,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$176 - $301

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

64%

Average Aid Per Year

$9,634

Students Receiving Federal Grants

14%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,901

Students Receiving State Aid

1%

Average Aid Per Year

$2,195

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

62%

Average Aid Per Year

$8,910

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$12,665

$30K - $48K

$10,736

$48K - $75K

$8,172

$75K - $110K

$4,953

> $110K

$3,887

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$371,701

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$62,306,242

In case the students at Auburn University face any financial issues concerning the fees and cost of living, and find the same to be high, they can seek help from the financial aid department of the varsity. It focuses on settling the issues that students face, and candidates can be assisted with scholarships, grants, and student loans. At the university, the average federal grant comes to be around $5,030, whereas the financial aid is $8,457. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $4,283 as well as institutional aid worth $8,457. The need-based scholarships awarded to students admitted to Auburn University amount to $371,701 per annum. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants awarded in a year total $62,306,242.

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