Auburn University is one of the nation's premier public land-grant institutions and is ranked in the Top 50 among public universities by U.S. News and World Report. Auburn maintains very high levels of research activity as an R1 institution and high standards for teaching excellence, offering bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in the arts and sciences, agriculture, architecture, business, engineering, nursing, pharmacy and veterinary medicine. Organized into 12 academic colleges and schools, we offer more than 150 undergraduate degrees. Our 2019 enrollment of 30,460 students included 24,594 undergraduates and 5,866 graduate and professional students.
Auburn has recently been highly ranked by several national publications:
— #1 happiest students, The Princeton Review, 2020
— Best Value College, The Princeton Review, 2020
— #1 university in Alabama, Forbes, 2019
— #1 best value in Alabama, Money, 2019
— Top 50 Public University in the nation and #1 university in Alabama, U.S. News and World Report,2020
— Top 100 Best Values in Public Colleges and #1 Public in state, Kiplinger's, 2019
— #1 university and best value in Alabama, Niche.com, 2020
The university is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, its positive work environment, its student engagement and its beautiful campus. As a land-grant institution, Auburn is dedicated to improving the lives of the people of Alabama, the nation and the world through forward-thinking education, life-enhancing research and selfless service.
As a top-tier research university, we're among the nation's elite, but we're also known for our "Auburn Family"—the human connection of a quarter of a million alumni around the globe. It's a connected community that also ranks among the 50 most powerful alumni networks in the world. Auburn people will be ready to help you now and throughout your life.
In a survey of recent graduates, 97% feel their Auburn education has enhanced their opportunity for future advancement. Auburn alumni are satisfied with their college choice, with 92% of recent graduates indicating they would choose Auburn again.
About
From the School
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Allison Saggus
Associate Director, Admissions
Associate Director, Admissions
Address
Office of Enrollment Services
The Quad Center
Auburn, AL 36849
The Quad Center
Auburn, AL 36849
Phone
334-844-6425
Email
admissions@auburn.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Recreation and Wellness Center
Gogue Performing Arts Center
Donald E. Davis Arboretum
Ralph Draughon Library
Auburn Arena
Telfair B. Peet Theatre; Call-Outs at Cater Hall; Ag Heritage Park; Goodwin Music Building; Haley Center Concourse; Intermural Fields, Student Center
Gogue Performing Arts Center
Donald E. Davis Arboretum
Ralph Draughon Library
Auburn Arena
Telfair B. Peet Theatre; Call-Outs at Cater Hall; Ag Heritage Park; Goodwin Music Building; Haley Center Concourse; Intermural Fields, Student Center
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Toomer's Corner
Jule Collins Smith Museum of Art
Downtown Auburn shops & boutiques
Tailgating
Chewacla State Park
Center for Aquatic Resource Management; Southeastern Raptor Center; Louise Kreher Forest Ecology Preserve
Jule Collins Smith Museum of Art
Downtown Auburn shops & boutiques
Tailgating
Chewacla State Park
Center for Aquatic Resource Management; Southeastern Raptor Center; Louise Kreher Forest Ecology Preserve
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday-Friday
8am-4:45pm
334-844-6425
8am-4:45pm
334-844-6425
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Varies
Times: Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm
Average Length: 2 hours
Dates: Varies
Times: Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm
Average Length: 2 hours
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Not Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Contact Email Address for Visit
admissions@auburn.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Varies
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Limitations
N/A
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Hartsfield International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, GA, is approximately 100 miles from campus. Groome transportation airport shuttle (Phone: 334.821.3399) runs vans 24/7 for 17 daily round trips between the airport and campus. Rental cars are available at the airport. The Columbus, GA, airport is 40 miles from campus, but is not as accessible as the Atlanta airport.
Driving Instructions to Campus
From I-85 (which runs from Atlanta, GA, to Montgomery, AL), take Exit 51 onto U.S. Rte. 29 N. This becomes College St., which borders the campus. The campus is approximately 3 miles from I-85.
Local Accommodations
Across the street from the University is the Auburn University Hotel and Conference Center (241 South College Street; 334.821.8200 or 800.2.AUBURN), where you can have a double room at a moderate rate. The hotel has an Italian restaurant, a cocktail bar and coffee bar, gift shop, and outdoor pool. The Crenshaw Guest House (371 North College Street; 334.821.1131) offers suites at a moderate rate and a carriage house in the garden at an inexpensive rate. It is a few blocks from the university and is on a historic block.
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Overall
From The School
Fall 2019 New Freshmen 4,808
% Scoring above 24 on ACT 76%
Average ACT 27.6
Average SAT 1235
Overview
Applicants: 17,946
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Average HS GPA: 3.94
GPA Breakdown
20%
Over 3.75
16%
3.50 - 3.74
9%
3.25 - 3.49
4%
3.00 - 3.24
2%
2.50 - 2.99
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile
(enrolled students)
(enrolled students)
590 - 650
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile
(enrolled students)
(enrolled students)
570 - 670
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
25 - 31
Testing Policies
ACT Writing Policy
ACT with or without Writing accepted
SAT Essay Policy
SAT with or without Writing accepted
Deadlines
Early Action — November 1
Regular — February 3
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Application Essay
Selectivity Rating
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Academics
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Academic Programs
From cybersecurity to housing design; from animal-assisted health intervention to graphic design beauty; from new farming methods and additive manufacturing to neuroscience, arctic expeditions and food safety—virtually any area you want to explore, understand and shape, you can take on here. With more than 150 undergraduate majors within 12 colleges and schools, Auburn is at the educational forefront of blending the social sciences, humanities and applied sciences to transform not only the world, but you as a student. There are limitless options to create a unique interdisciplinary studies degree with areas of study in at least two colleges.
According to the National Survey of Student Engagement, Auburn provides a supportive campus environment and our students report higher satisfaction with their overall academic experience than students at peer institutions.
Through active research, internships, service learning, entrepreneurial competitions, co-op programs and hands-on experiences in and out of the classroom, Auburn students gain the work ethic and leadership skills to be successful in the professional world. Recruiters note that our graduates "have an edge with their level of professionalism, communication skills, polish and preparation."
Auburn's Honors College mentors students applying for national prestigious scholarships, such as Rhodes, Goldwater and Fulbright. More than 1,350 students study and intern abroad annually, with programs in 30+ countries ranging from one week to a full semester.
Students interested in undergraduate research are able to work on a faculty member's research team and are invited to present their scholarly results and discoveries at the annual Student Research Symposium.
Academic Programs:
Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's Program
Some schools and colleges offer an accelerated bachelor's/master's program that gives outstanding students the opportunity to earn both the bachelor's and master's degrees in less time and at less cost.
Faculty Profile Fall 2019
Full-time instruction faculty: 1,426
Faculty with terminal (highest available) degrees: 1,270 (89%)
Minority faculty: 307
Female faculty: 585
Male faculty: 841
Student-to-faculty ratio: 20:1
84% of undergraduate classes have fewer than 50 students
Retention and Graduation Rates
First-year retention rate (2018 cohort): 91.1%
Six-year graduation rate (2013 cohort): 78.8%
These are a few of the top companies and organizations that regularly recruit on campus: Apple, AT&T, BMW, Coca-Cola, CIA, Delta, Exxon Mobil, GE, Honda, Lockheed Martin, NASA, Proctor & Gamble, Ralph Lauren, Target and Wells Fargo.
Academic Support provides a variety of academic skill development programs that promote self-directed learning strategies and student success. academicsupport.auburn.edu.
— The Miller Writing Center offers free, one-on-one writing consultations. Undergraduate and graduate peer tutors can help with all kinds of writing, whether for class or otherwise, at any stage in the writing process. auburn.edu/writingcenter.
— Academic Coaching allows students to collaborate with a trained coach to progress in areas of academic workload management, time management, testing and more.
— Plainsmen's Prep is a 10-day experience for eligible incoming first-year students. The program provides an opportunity for participants to increase their initial math course placement as dictated by their math ACT/SAT score, bypassing prerequisite courses and supporting timely graduation.
— Study Partners offers peer tutoring by students who have excelled in the course, and encourages students to become independent learners through one-on-one and drop-in tutoring for a number of undergraduate core courses.
— Supplemental Instruction (SI) supports historically difficult classes with weekly active-review sessions facilitated by students who previously excelled in the course.
— First Year Seminar (FYS) courses help new students acclimate to various aspects of university life, learning about academic and personal resources on campus, relevant social issues, opportunities for campus involvement and in the local community, time management, critical thinking skills, study strategies, test preparation, note taking, goal setting and many other topics and skills vital to college success. auburn.edu/fys
— Learning Community (LC) cohorts are composed of 20 students who share a common interest or major. Students are co-enrolled in a FYS and two to four additional courses (usually core curriculum). Students have the benefit of taking the linked courses with the students in their FYS and will be pre-registered for these courses. auburn.edu/lc
Majors and Degrees Offered
Auburn offers more than 150 majors within 12 schools and colleges. To find out more about major requirements, program curricula or course descriptions, visit auburn.edu/majors.
College of Agriculture
Agricultural Business and Economics
Agricultural Communications
Agricultural Science
Animal Sciences
— Animal and Allied Industries Option
— Equine Option
— Meat Science Option
— Pre-Veterinary Medicine Option
Applied Biotechnology
Biological and Agricultural Technology
Crop, Soil and Environmental Science
— Production Option
— Science Option
— Soil, Water, and Land Use Option
— Turfgrass Option
Environmental Science
Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic SciencesFisheries and Aquaculture OptionMarine Resources Management OptionPre-Veterinary Medicine Option
Food Science
Horticulture
Poultry Science
— Pre-Veterinary Medicine Option
— Production Option
College of Architecture, Design and Construction
Architecture
Building Science
Environmental Design
Graphic Design
Industrial Design
Industrial Design Studies
Interior Architecture
Harbert College of Business
Accounting
Business Administration
Business Analytics
Finance
Information Systems Management
Management
Marketing
Supply Chain Management
College of Education
Agriscience Education
Business and Marketing Education
Chemistry Education
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
English/Language Arts Education
French Education
General Science Education
General Social Science Education
German Education
Mathematics Education
Music Education, Instrumental/Vocal Combined
Physics Education
Physical Activity and Health
Physical Activity and Health
— Fitness Conditioning and Performance Option
Physical Education/Teacher Education
Physical Education
— Exercise Science Option
Rehabilitation and Disability Studies
Spanish Education
Special Education, Collaborative Teacher, K-12
Special Education, Early Childhood, P-6
Samuel Ginn College of Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Biosystems Engineering
Biosystems Engineering
— Bioprocess Option
— Ecological Option
— Forestry Option
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Industrial and Systems Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Software Engineering
Wireless Engineering
— Hardware Option
— Software Option
School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences
Forestry
Geospatial and Environmental Informatics
Natural Resources Management
Sustainable Biomaterials Packaging
Wildlife Ecology and Management
Wildlife Ecology and Management
— Pre-Veterinary Medicine Option
Wildlife Enterprise Management
College of Human Sciences
Apparel Merchandising
Apparel Merchandising
— Design and Production Management Option
Global Studies in Human Sciences
Hospitality Management
— Culinary Science Option
— Event Management Option
— Hotel and Restaurant Management Option
Human Development and Family Studies
Human Development and Family Studies
— Early Childhood Education Option
Interior Design
Nutrition Science
— Nutrition, Pre-Medicine Option
— Nutrition, Dietetics Option
— Nutrition, Wellness Option
Philanthropy and Non-Profit Studies
College of Liberal Arts
Anthropology
Art
Art
— Art History Option
Art/Fine Arts
Aviation Management
Professional Flight
Communication
Communication Disorders
Economics
English
— Creative Writing Option
— Literature Option
— Professional and Public Writing Option
French
French
— International Trade Option
German
German
— International Trade Option
Health Services Administration
History
Interdisciplinary University Studies
International Studies
Journalism
Law and Justice
Media Studies
Media Studies
— Visual Media Option
Music, BA
Music, BMU
Neuroscience
Philosophy
Political Science
Professional Flight
Psychology
Public Administration
Public Relations
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
— Spanish International Trade Option
Theatre
Theatre/Fine Arts
School of Nursing
Nursing
Harrison School of Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Professional program with undergraduate pre-professional plans of study available.
College of Sciences and Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
— Actuarial Science Option
— Discrete and Statistical Sciences Option
Biomedical Sciences
Chemistry, BA
Chemistry, BS
Chemistry
— Biochemistry Option
Geography
Geology
Geology
— Earth System Science Option
Laboratory Science
Marine Biology
Mathematics
Medical Laboratory Science
Microbial, Cellular and Molecular Biology
— Cell and Molecular Biology Option
— Microbiology Option
Organismal Biology
— Conservation and Biodiversity Option
— Ecology Evolution and Behavior Option
— Integrative Biology Option
Physics
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Physician Assistant
Pre-Optometry
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Physical Therapy
College of Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Medicine
Professional program with undergraduate pre-professional plans of study available.
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
20:1
Total Faculty
1,664
with Terminal Degree
1,378
972
Men
692
Women
353
Minority
73
International
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
20 - 29
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
50%
Graduate in 5 years
74%
Graduate in 6 years
79%
Majors
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AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
Agricultural Communication/Journalism.
Agricultural Economics.
Agriculture, General.
Agronomy and Crop Science.
Animal Sciences, General.
Animal Sciences, Other.
Animal Sciences.
Aquaculture.
Food Science.
Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management.
Horticultural Science.
Plant Sciences, General.
Plant Sciences, Other.
Poultry Science.
Soil Science and Agronomy, General.
Turf and Turfgrass Management.
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ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
Architecture.
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning.
Environmental Design.
Environmental Design/Architecture.
Interior Architecture.
Landscape Architecture.
Real Estate Development.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Biomedical Sciences, General.
Biotechnology.
Botany/Plant Biology.
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology.
Computational Biology.
Exercise Physiology.
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography.
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology.
Neuroscience.
Zoology/Animal Biology.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business/Managerial Economics.
Finance, General.
Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other.
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
International Business.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.
Management Information Systems, General.
Management Science.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication and Media Studies, Other.
Journalism.
Mass Communication/Media Studies.
Public Relations/Image Management.
Radio and Television.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
Computer Science.
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EDUCATION.
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching.
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Education, General.
Educational Leadership and Administration, General.
Educational/Instructional Technology.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
Foreign Language Teacher Education.
Health Teacher Education.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Music Teacher Education.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Social Science Teacher Education.
Special Education and Teaching, Other.
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels.
Technical Teacher Education.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Engineering/Industrial Management.
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ENGINEERING.
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering.
Agricultural Engineering.
Architectural Engineering.
Biological/Biosystems Engineering.
Chemical Engineering.
Civil Engineering, General.
Computer Engineering, General.
Computer Hardware Engineering.
Computer Software Engineering.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General.
Engineering, Other.
Forest Engineering.
Industrial Engineering.
Materials Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering.
Polymer/Plastics Engineering.
Textile Sciences and Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management.
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other.
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, Other.
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
French Language and Literature.
German Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other.
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design.
Pharmacy.
Pre-Pharmacy Studies.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HEALTH-RELATED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS.
Health-Related Knowledge and Skills, Other.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
History.
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Legal Studies, General.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Applied Mathematics, General.
Mathematics, General.
Statistics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
Nutrition Sciences.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management.
Forest Sciences and Biology.
Forestry, Other.
Natural Resources Management and Policy.
Natural Resources/Conservation, General.
Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
-
PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Physics, General.
Physics.
-
PSYCHOLOGY.
Clinical Psychology.
Counseling Psychology.
Industrial and Organizational Psychology.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Public Administration.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Applied Economics.
Criminology.
Economics, General.
Economics.
Geographic Information Science and Cartography.
Geography and Cartography.
Geography.
Political Science and Government, General.
Political Science and Government, Other.
Political Science and Government.
Sociology.
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TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING.
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Design and Applied Arts, Other.
Design and Visual Communications, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Fine and Studio Arts.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Industrial and Product Design.
Interior Design.
Music, General.
Students Say
Located in the heart of Alabama, Auburn University is called home by more than 20,000 undergraduates, making it one of the state’s largest universities. Established before the Civil War, the school’s environment is “challenging, captivating, unique and yet still timeless,” and students say the university “provides you plenty of resources and opportunities to get a top-notch education.” The school channels its efforts into developing young professionals through a “nurturing education, extracurricular involvement opportunities, and professional skill development.” Classes may not be easy, “but the work pays off.” Professors here are “approachable,” “go out of their way to help you learn if you ask them,” and “bring material to life.” “My professors at Auburn University make it clear that they are there to teach me,” says a student. While a few professors are difficult to follow or are more focused on research than on teaching, “graduate student assistants are helpful in assisting professors in understanding how to make material more exciting to learn.” Along with “excellent diversity in courses/majors,” students say that Auburn provides solid academic support and a faculty that is “always very intelligent on the subjects at hand.” The science and the “very challenging engineering programs” benefit from updated facilities and classrooms (though some say that liberal arts programs “get less attention”) with the added bonus of “many internship/co-op opportunities advertised and available.” “I believe I have received a wonderful education from Auburn University,” says a contented student.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Certificate
Doctoral
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Tim Cook
CEO Apple, Inc.
Jimmy Wales
Founder of Wikipedia
T. K. Mattingly
Astronaut
Jan Davis
Astronaut
Octavia Spencer
Academy Award Winner
Millard Fuller
Founder of Habitat for Humanity
Anne Rivers Siddons
Author
Academic Rating
78/99
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
50%
Graduate in 5 years
74%
Graduate in 6 years
79%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Information from PayScale:
Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
$54,400
Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
$104,500
Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
$55,500
Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
$108,200
Percent High Job Meaning
31%
Percent STEM
53%
Students Say
The University Career Center offers numerous resources to help students explore career paths, land internships, and secure placements. These services include mock interviews, workshops, job fairs, and career assessments, and the center even has a Campus Career Closet to loan professional attire to students. The school’s “size, location, and overall culture are all strengths,” and it prides itself on flipped classrooms, in which learning takes place outside of the classroom and student activities take place within. That means “lecture videos are watched as homework, and homework is done in class with support of teacher and peers.” The “access to external opportunities” such as study abroad, internships, co-ops, and extracurricular activities provide a foundational experience for students to flesh out their résumé, so “if you want good academics and good chances, Auburn is a great school.”
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Overview
From The School
Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
Effective Fall 2019:
Credit Hour Tuition Undergraduate to 12 hours* (a)
RESIDENT: $409
NON-RESIDENT: $1,227
Credit Hour Tuition Graduate/Professional to 9 hours* (a)
RESIDENT: $546
NON-RESIDENT: $1,638
Student Services Fee (a)
RESIDENT: $838
NON-RESIDENT: $838
Student Services Fee GRA/GTA
RESIDENT: $680
NON-RESIDENT: $680
Housing and Dining:
On-Campus Housing
auburn.edu/housing
Following acceptance for admission, students may apply for on-campus housing. Please note housing is limited and not required for freshmen. If you are interested in on-campus housing, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
On-campus housing costs are dependent upon your housing area on campus (see guide below). Housing rates include all utilities except local phone service. Wireless internet and cable TV service are also included. For more information on housing, visit our website.
Fall 2020 Spring 2021
Cambridge Hall
Single Room: $4,530.00
Double Room: $3,690.00
Hill Residence Halls
Single Room: $3,910.00
Double Room: $3,120.00
Quad Residence Halls
Single Room: $4,530.00
Double Room: $3,690.00
South Donahue Hall
Single Room: $6,040.00
Double Room: $5,930.00
Quad Room: $5,930.00
Village Residence Halls
Single Room: $5,000.00
Double Room: $5,000.00
Triple Room: $4,780.00
Quad Room: $4,780.00
160 Ross
2 bedroom/ 2 bath: $5,000.00
4 bedroom/ 4 bath: $4,780.00
Dining and Meal Plans
auburn.edu/dining
On-Campus Residents – $1,100 per semester
Off-Campus Residents – $350 per semester
Please see our website for details and additional plans.
Financial Aid
Approximately 60% of Auburn students receive some type of financial aid. Financial aid consists of grants, loans, federal work study, and scholarships. Students interested in receiving financial aid should complete the FAFSA*, available beginning October 1 at studentaid.gov/fafsa.
Need-based scholarships will be awarded to students in early March. Students selected for FAFSA verification will not be eligible for need-based scholarships, if this process is incomplete. The FAFSA and other requirements, if necessary, should be received by February 1 for maximum consideration of need-based scholarships.
Federal Pell Grant is available to needy students as determined by the FAFSA.
Federal Supplemental Grant (SEOG) is available to students with exceptional need. Funds are extremely limited. The FAFSA and other requirements, if necessary should be completed by early March for maximum consideration.
Federal Work-Study (FWS) provides needy students with part-time employment. FWS employees are paid biweekly for hours worked. Funds and positions are extremely limited. The FAFSA and other requirements, if necessary, should be completed by early March for maximum consideration.
Federal Student Loan programs provide long-term, low-interest loans for students. Undergraduates must enroll at least half time (six semester hours) each term to qualify for student loans. All loans must be repaid. There are several types of loans available at Auburn including Federal Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loans and Federal Parent PLUS Loans.
Auburn's Veterans Resource Center provides services regarding the processing of veteran education benefits. For additional information on aid available to veterans, visit auburn.edu/veterans.
For more information about financial aid at Auburn visit auburn.edu/finaid.
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Oct 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$9,300
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$8,513
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,246
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
39%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$30,454
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$9,300
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$10,080
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$30,240
Required Fees
$1,716
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,200
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$5,586
Transportation for Commuters
$3,020
On-Campus Room and Board
$13,778
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
College/university loans from institutional funds
Federal Nursing Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
Federal Nursing Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Financial Aid Rating
81/99
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
From The School
Auburn University's 30,460 undergraduate and graduate students hail from all 50 states and 106 countries.
Fall 2019
Total enrollment
Count: 30,460
% of Total Enrollment: 100.0%
Undergraduate*
Count: 24,594
% of Total Enrollment: 80.1%
DVM & PharmD**
Count: 1,101
% of Total Enrollment: 3.6%
Graduate***
Count: 4,765
% of Total Enrollment: 15.6%
Male students
Count: 15,538
% of Total Enrollment: 51.0%
Female students
Count: 14,922
% of Total Enrollment: 49.0%
Alabama residents
Count: 16,574
% of Total Enrollment: 54.4%
Paying resident tuition
Count: 17,341
% of Total Enrollment: 56.9%
African-American enrollment
Count: 1,814
% of Total Enrollment: 6.0%
Minority enrollment
Count: 2,582
% of Total Enrollment: 8.5%
International enrollment (106 countries)
Count: 3,034
% of Total Enrollment: 10.0%
Undergraduate (66 countries)
Count: 1,757
% of Total Enrollment: 5.8%
Graduate (86 countries)
Count: 1,277
% of Total Enrollment: 4.2%
New freshmen****
Count: 4,808
*Undergraduate enrollment includes at least one student from each of the 50 states, as well as from the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands and U.S. citizens living abroad.
** First-professional enrollment includes at least one student from each of 34 states.
***Graduate enrollment includes at least one student from each of the 50 states, as well as from the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and U.S. citizens living abroad.
****The fall 2019 new freshman cohort includes at least one student from 48 states (none from Nevada or Wyoming), as well as from the District of Columbia and U.S. citizens living abroad. The cohort also includes 46 international students, representing 14 countries.
If you want heart-thumping school spirit and pride along with the warm welcome of home, you can't beat Auburn. We rank #1 on The Princeton Review's list of "Students Pack the Stadiums." ESPN considered Auburn's eagle flight as the best pregame tradition in the SEC. USA Today's Readers' Choice Travel Award Contest named rolling the Auburn Oaks at Toomer's Corner as the nation's "best sports tradition."
Nearly 20,000 Auburn students are involved in 550+ student organizations on campus. You can find student groups with a huge range of interests such as advanced biofuels, the African Students Association, Greek societies, Women in Science and the Auburn Marching Band — organizations focused on athletics, the arts, culture, outdoor adventure, faith, service, professional development, networking and so much more. Through Student Involvement, the university supports students so they can create, organize, lead, finance and advertise the organizations they care about as well as track their own involvement and growth.
Students can participate in more than 40 clubs and intramural sports, plus enjoy the amenities offered at the Recreation and Wellness Center, named one of the "Coolest College Recreation Centers in America," by Men's Health magazine. The center has two 50-foot climbing towers, a bouldering wall, a 1/3-mile corkscrew track and a leisure pool.
The university offers 30 residence halls in six areas, housing 4,800 on-campus residents in suite-style living arrangements or double occupancy rooms. Dining preferences include national restaurants, like Chick-fil-A and Starbucks, as well as convenient food trucks which offer local favorites. Choices range from vegan to meat and potatoes and gluten free, meeting a variety of dietary needs and tastes.
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
24,505
Foreign Countries Represented
58
Demographics
2.38%
Asian
4.65%
African-American
3.55%
Hispanic
81.01%
Caucasian
5.14%
International
49% female
51% male
39% are out of state
92% are full time
8% are part time
Students Say
Many here are “white,” “Republican,” and “tend to be conservative.” The typical student is “friendly,” an Alabama native, and “someone who would say ‘hello’ walking along the concourse to class” or “would lend a hand in a time of need.” “There is so much school spirit” here (in no small part due to the football team) and almost everyone “is highly obsessed with football,” which “has almost a religious following of fans.” “Alabama students love Alabama football, Auburn students love Auburn,” says one student of the communal loyalty in which one can rest assured that “the Auburn Family has your back.”
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
From The School
Location
We have the resources of a large research university set on a collegial, small, friendly, open campus in the rolling hills of east-central Alabama, with a local area population of approximately 65,000. Conveniently located along Interstate 85, Auburn is less than 60 miles northeast of Alabama's capital city of Montgomery and about 30 miles west of Columbus, Georgia and is a 1.5-hour drive from the Atlanta airport – the busiest in the world. Auburn is within a reasonable driving distance from many major cities, so students can take easy road trips to Nashville or check out the beaches in Gulf Shores or the Florida Panhandle.
Southern Living named Auburn one of the South's Best College Towns with its convenient restaurants and shops. Toomer's Corner marks the spot where the university and city intersect, and offers a gathering spot for one of the university's greatest traditions—rolling our famous oak trees after a big win. An easy walk from campus, the city hosts events throughout the year, featuring outdoor concerts, art, food and street parties, especially on home football weekends.
Across from the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, the Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center is a cultural destination offering world-class performances. The Gogue Center and museum create a vibrant arts district for the campus, community and region.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
Auburn is a student-centric campus, so facilities and services are structured to support and encourage students. Our campus growth enhances the academic experience by offering students unparalleled opportunities. A few recent additions include:
— The School of Nursing building is the first facility designed for nursing education and features skills labs and an advanced simulation suite.
— The Delta Air Lines Aviation Education Building houses classrooms, a flight simulator lab and debriefing rooms. Through a partnership with Delta Air Lines, Auburn is helping to solve a nationwide pilot shortage, expand air service for communities and improve how luggage is tracked through RFID technology.
— The Brown-Kopel Engineering Student Achievement Center supports Auburn's vision to provide the nation's best student-centered engineering education experience. It houses classrooms, student study spaces, a wind-tunnel lab, and space for advising, tutoring, studying, professional development and industry relations.
— The new Horton-Hardgrave Hall meets the growing needs of the Harbert College of Business and houses flat-flexible and case study classrooms, a flexible studio lecture hall, an innovation lab, study pods and team areas.
Off-Campus Opportunities
Just a few miles from campus, students can enjoy several nature getaways, including Chewacla State Park, where hiking to waterfalls, mountain biking and camping are just a few activities to enjoy. From festivals and outdoor concerts to top-ranked golf on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Grand National, to unique dining experiences, Auburn has much to offer in education, recreation, nature, history, culture and more.
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
19%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
94/99
First-Year Students living on campus
69%
Campus Environment
Suburban
94/99
Housing Options
Apartment Married
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Frat Sorority
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Frat Sorority
Students Say
This “welcoming place” has “an Old South small town feeling,” beautiful campus, and an “amazing new recreation center,” where students can work out. There are more than 300 organizations for students to join, and “student involvement is high.” Greek life is big here, but “it’s definitely possible to fit in without being a part of Greek life.” The city of Auburn “has a safe downtown area where students can go to bars” on weekends, and there is a nearby state park where people go for fun. There’s also a “good food atmosphere in the community,” and Birmingham and Atlanta are always doable options for travel and concerts. Sports (both watching and playing) “drive a ton of campus life and help unite the student body.” “Football Saturdays at Auburn are second to none,” says a student. “I was looking for a large school with an SEC football team but also a good academic program,” says one student athlete within Auburn’s famous athletic program. The student voice is also “very respected” among the administration and “can cause tangible change”: the Student Government Association “is very strong at Auburn.”
Special Needs Admissions
Director
Trace Donald
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
2
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
413
Number of Honor Societies
40
Number of Social Sororities
29
Number of Religious Organizations
42
24% join a fraternity
45% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
28% participate in intramural sports
2% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Tigers)
11 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Golf
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Golf
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Tigers)
14 Sports
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Equestrian Sports
Golf
Gymnastics
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Equestrian Sports
Golf
Gymnastics
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Navy ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered on-campus
LGBT Support Groups: Spectrum:Auburn Gay/Straight Alliance, formerly the Auburn Gay and Lesbian Association, supports gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons in Auburn/Opelika and surrounding areas.
https://auburn.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/agsa
Minority Support Groups: Auburn Asian Association
Black Student Union
Indian Student Association
Auburn Latino Association of Students
NAACP Student Organization
National Society of Black Engineers
Harold A. Franklin Society
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Navy ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered on-campus
Sustainability
Auburn University has made a campus-wide commitment to sustainability by signing the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment and adopting a Climate Action Plan, and Auburn is fulfilling that commitment. Student groups are at work on issues of hunger, food, waste, and environment, as well as on approaches to sustainable design, architecture, and landscape. Auburn offers an interdisciplinary minor in sustainability, with introductory and capstone classes and wide-ranging electives taught by experts across a range of academic disciplines. Many Auburn researchers are at work on problems in sustainability, and the University’s growing Office of Sustainability offers training to all Auburn faculty in how to incorporate sustainability topics into their courses. The Office also promotes monthly Campus Conversations about timely and relevant topics and works to see that the University’s operations advance its Climate Action Plan and create a sustainable campus. The University has set bold energy conservation goals and is rapidly achieving increases in energy efficiency and conservation. Alternative transportation options abound. The campus is pedestrian-friendly; hybrid buses transport riders anywhere on campus; bike-, car-, and ride-sharing programs are available. The Auburn campus features five LEED Gold buildings, including the first to be built in Alabama, with more on the way. The living master plan for campus buildings and landscape has made sustainability a primary goal.
87/99
AASHE STARS® rating
Silver
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
Yes
Car Sharing Program
Yes
Carpool/Vanpool Matching Program
Yes
Free Or Reduced Price Transit Passes And/Or Free Campus Shuttle
Yes
Indoor And Secure Bike Storage, Shower Facilities, And Lockers For Bicycle Commuters
Yes
Reduced Parking Fees For Car And Van Poolers
Yes
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
Yes
School Developed Bicycle Plan
Yes
Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2020.
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: http://ope.ed.gov/security
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
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