Auburn University

7/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Auburn, AL
4.6 9 reviews

#1 Best Public Universities in Alabama

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Overview

Total enrollment

34,145

Location Auburn, Alabama
Website auburn.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Small City

Best Colleges Rank

#301

Size Large
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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.

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Ratings

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

Overall Rating

7 out of 10
Academics

9 out of 10
Resources

4 out of 10
Outcomes

8 out of 10
Value

5 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very High

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1260/1390
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 26/31
GPA 3.97

Acceptance Rate

45.9%

Applications Due Feb 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 24.1%
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Alabama Resident Tuition

$12,890

Out of State Resident Tuition

$34,922

Breakdown

Tuition $12,890
Books and Supplies $1,200
Other Fees $1,874
Room and Board $16,626
Budget for Other Expenses $6,166
Total One Year Cost $38,756

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Student 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 majors at Auburn University are Business, Engineering, and Education. 22% of students major in Business, 14% in Engineering, and 10% in Education.