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Auburn University

Auburn University, Alabama

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Overview

Enrollment

31,764
Auburn University overview
Location Auburn University, Alabama
Online auburn.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Small City
Auburn University overview
Size Large
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Auburn University, located in east-central Alabama approximately 60 miles east of Montgomery, is the state's second-largest public institution. The campus spans 1,841 acres and features a blend of traditional and modern architecture, including the distinctive Samford Hall with its iconic clock tower. Founded in 1856 as the East Alabama Male College, Auburn evolved from a private Methodist institution to become Alabama's first land-grant university under the Morrill Act. The university is recognized for its engineering, architecture, and veterinary medicine programs, while also maintaining strong offerings in business and agriculture. Auburn's campus is predominantly residential, with most first-year students living in university housing, and the institution competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Tigers in the Southeastern Conference, with notable success in football and swimming programs.

Ratings

7/10

Overall

9/10

Academics

3/10

Resources

8/10

Outcomes

5/10

Value

Auburn is rated within the top 36% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Difficult
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SAT 1220/1380
ACT 24/30
GPA 3.97

Applications Accepted

43.7% 
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Applications Due Feb 1, 2025
Applicant Competition Average
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Alabama Resident Tuition

$10,392
In State Costs for Auburn University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$1,784
Room and Board $14,998
Budget for Other Expenses$6,028
Total One Year Cost$34,402

Out of State Resident Tuition

$31,176
Out of State Costs for Auburn University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$1,784
Room and Board $14,998
Budget for Other Expenses$6,028
Total One Year Cost$55,186

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$54,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

66% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Auburn University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 22%
Engineering 14%
Education 10%
Communication 6%
Biology 6%

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Last updated February 24, 2024