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Auburn University (AU) : Overview, Courses, Scholarships & Rankings

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About Auburn University

First you notice the welcome. Auburn blends a practical, hands-on approach with a reputation for approachable, down to earth faculty. It's known for strengths in engineering, agriculture, business, design, and the sciences. Modern classrooms and labs, busy studios and library, plus a well used rec center support the work. Tutoring, advising, and counseling are easy to find.

Student life swings from big game energy to quiet study under the oaks. War Eagle rings out, and wins send crowds to roll Toomer's Corner. Weekdays bring clubs, service, intramurals, and nearby trails. And downtown sits close for coffee, music, and part-time gigs. Career prep leans on co-ops, internships, and a well connected alumni network across the Southeast. Notable grads include Tim Cook, Bo Jackson, Charles Barkley, and Cam Newton.

Key Institutional Details

Contact & Profile

Location
Not available
Website
auburn.edu
Unit ID
100858

Academic & Institutional

Control
Public institution (funded by state or local government)
Accreditation
SACSCOC
Length of Study
Programs under 2 years (e.g. certificate or diploma)
Calendar System
Semester system (two main terms per year)
Award Levels
Bachelor's
Postbac Cert.
Master's
Post-Master's
Doctorate (R)
Doctorate (P)
Doctorate (O)
Other Award
Campus Setting
Located in a small city (population under 100,000)
Carnegie Classification
Doctoral - R1 (Very High Research)
Tuition & Fees
In-State
$12,536
Tuition $10,704 + Fee $1,832
Out-of-State
$33,944
Tuition $32,112 + Fee $1,832
Student Profile
Total Students 33,015
Undergraduate 25,732
Graduate/Other 7,283
Male: 16,283 Female: 16,732
Applications
Total Applicants 48,178
Admitted 24,314
Enrolled 5,935
Acceptance: 50.5% Yield: 24.4%
Staff
Total Staff 7,194
Full-time 5,895
Part-time 1,299
Full-time: 81.9% Part-time: 18.1%

Academic Programs & Fields of Study

Auburn University (AU) offers 148 degree programs across 25 major academic fields, graduating approximately 8,336 students annually. The most popular fields by graduate volume are Business (8 programs, 2,156 graduates), Engineering (16 programs, 1,365 graduates), Biological Sciences (9 programs, 709 graduates), Health (9 programs, 600 graduates) and Education (18 programs, 538 graduates). Explore program details, award levels, and graduate demographics below.

Business (8 programs, 2,156 graduates)
Business Administration, Marketing and Entrepreneurship
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Business Administration and Management 709
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
52.0201
Finance, General 373
Bachelor's
Master's
52.0801
Marketing Management 307
Bachelor's
52.1401
Logistics and Supply Chain Management 252
Bachelor's
Postbac Cert.
Master's
52.0203
Accounting 247
Bachelor's
Postbac Cert.
Master's
52.0301
Management Science 134
Bachelor's
Postbac Cert.
52.1301
Hospitality Management 77
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
52.0901
Management Information Systems 57
Postbac Cert.
Master's
52.1201
Engineering (16 programs, 1,365 graduates)
Engineering Sciences and Applied Technology Solutions
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Architectural Engineering 253
Bachelor's
Postbac Cert.
Master's
Doctorate (R)
14.0401
Mechanical Engineering 230
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
14.1901
Civil Engineering 153
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
14.0801
Industrial Engineering 152
Bachelor's
Postbac Cert.
Master's
Doctorate (R)
14.3501
Aerospace Engineering 128
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
14.0201
Electrical and Electronics Engineering 103
Bachelor's
Postbac Cert.
Master's
Doctorate (R)
14.1001
Chemical Engineering 97
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
14.0701
Computer Engineering 84
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
14.0901
Software Engineering 62
Bachelor's
14.0903
Biological and Biosystems Engineering 53
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
14.4501
Materials Engineering 22
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
14.1801
General Engineering 11
Master's
14.0101
Manufacturing Engineering 8
Postbac Cert.
Other Award
14.3601
Engineering 6
Bachelor's
14.9999
Polymer and Plastics Engineering 2
Master's
Doctorate (R)
14.3201
Transportation Engineering 1
Postbac Cert.
14.0804
Biological Sciences (9 programs, 709 graduates)
Life Sciences, Biotechnology and Biomedical Research
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Biomedical Sciences 323
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
26.0102
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 239
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
26.0908
Biology and Biological Sciences 57
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
26.0101
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology 28
Bachelor's
26.0503
Genetics 17
Bachelor's
26.0801
Neuroscience 14
Bachelor's
26.1501
Biotechnology 11
Bachelor's
26.1201
Computational Biology 10
Postbac Cert.
26.1104
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 10
Bachelor's
26.1302
Health (9 programs, 600 graduates)
Healthcare Professions, Medical Sciences and Clinical Practice
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Registered Nursing 264
Bachelor's
Postbac Cert.
Master's
51.3801
Pharmacy 121
Doctorate (P)
51.2001
Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology 107
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (P)
51.0204
Health Administration and Management 40
Bachelor's
51.0701
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling 37
Postbac Cert.
Master's
51.2310
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design 15
Master's
Doctorate (R)
51.2003
Clinical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions 7
Bachelor's
51.1099
Clinical Laboratory Science and Medical Technology 5
Bachelor's
51.1005
Nursing Practice 4
Doctorate (P)
51.3818
Education (18 programs, 538 graduates)
Educational Sciences, Teaching Methods and Pedagogy
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Elementary Education 72
Bachelor's
13.1202
Technical Teacher Education 61
Bachelor's
Postbac Cert.
Master's
Doctorate (R)
13.1319
Special Education Teaching 59
Bachelor's
Postbac Cert.
Master's
13.1099
Educational Leadership and Administration 58
Postbac Cert.
Master's
Doctorate (R)
13.0401
Early Childhood Education 49
Bachelor's
13.1210
School Counseling and Guidance 48
Master's
Doctorate (R)
13.1101
Multiple Level Teacher Education 46
Postbac Cert.
Master's
Doctorate (R)
13.1206
General Education 41
Post-Master's
13.0101
Secondary Education and Teaching 29
Postbac Cert.
Master's
Doctorate (R)
13.1205
Social Science Teacher Education 24
Bachelor's
13.1317
English Language Arts Teacher Education 15
Bachelor's
13.1305
Music Teacher Education 12
Bachelor's
13.1312
Mathematics Teacher Education 7
Bachelor's
13.1311
Science Teacher Education 7
Bachelor's
13.1316
Educational Research and Statistics 5
Master's
13.0603
Instructional Technology 3
Postbac Cert.
13.0501
Foreign Language Teacher Education 1
Bachelor's
13.1306
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 1
Bachelor's
13.1314
Agriculture (12 programs, 440 graduates)
Agricultural Sciences, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Veterinary Medicine 123
Doctorate (P)
01.8001
Animal Sciences 107
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
01.0901
Plant Sciences 55
Master's
Doctorate (R)
01.1199
Agricultural Economics 52
Bachelor's
Master's
01.0103
Aquaculture 34
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
01.0303
Horticultural Science 25
Bachelor's
Master's
01.1103
Agricultural Journalism 11
Bachelor's
01.0802
Brewing Science 11
Master's
01.1003
Poultry Science 10
Bachelor's
01.0907
Agronomy and Crop Science 7
Bachelor's
Postbac Cert.
01.1102
Food Science 3
Bachelor's
01.1001
Agricultural Business Technology 2
Bachelor's
01.0106
Psychology (5 programs, 290 graduates)
Psychological Sciences, Mental Health and Behavioral Studies
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
General Psychology 229
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
42.0101
Industrial-Organizational Psychology 29
Master's
Doctorate (R)
42.2804
Counseling Psychology 14
Master's
Doctorate (R)
42.2803
Clinical Psychology 11
Master's
Doctorate (R)
42.2801
Applied Behavior Analysis 7
Master's
42.2814
Communication (4 programs, 281 graduates)
Media Communications, Journalism and Public Relations
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Public Relations and Image Management 110
Bachelor's
09.0902
Communication and Media Studies 80
Bachelor's
Master's
09.0199
Mass Communication and Media Studies 47
Bachelor's
09.0102
Journalism 44
Bachelor's
09.0401
Computer & IT (5 programs, 251 graduates)
Computer Science, Information Technology and Cybersecurity
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Computer and Information Sciences 143
Bachelor's
11.0101
Computer Science 45
Bachelor's
11.0701
Information Systems Security and Auditing 33
Postbac Cert.
Master's
Other Award
11.1003
Data Modeling and Database Administration 20
Master's
11.0802
Human-Centered Technology Design 10
Master's
11.0105
Human Sciences (6 programs, 239 graduates)
Family Studies, Consumer Sciences and Human Development
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Human Development and Family Studies 99
Bachelor's
Postbac Cert.
Master's
Doctorate (R)
19.0799
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management 98
Bachelor's
19.0905
Family and Consumer Sciences 18
Bachelor's
Postbac Cert.
19.9999
Child Development 13
Master's
19.0706
Family and Community Services 8
Bachelor's
19.0707
Foods and Nutrition Services 3
Postbac Cert.
19.0599

Admission Requirements & Test Scores

Comprehensive overview of admission criteria, standardized test score ranges, and application requirements for prospective students at Auburn University (AU).

Application Requirements

Secondary School GPA
Required
Secondary School Record
Required
College Preparatory Program
Required
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Neither required nor recommended
English Proficiency Test (TOEFL)
Required
Personal Statement or Essay
Neither required nor recommended
Standardized Test Scores
SAT Scores
The SAT is a standardized college admission test measuring reading, writing, and math skills. Scores range from 400-1600 (combined Evidence-Based Reading & Writing + Math sections).
Composite Score Range
1240 - 1380
25th-75th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading & Writing 630 - 690
Median: 660
Math 610 - 690
Median: 650
ACT Scores
The ACT is a standardized test for college admissions assessing English, math, reading, and science reasoning. Scores range from 1-36 (composite of all sections).
Composite Score Range
25 - 31
25th-75th percentile
English 25 - 33
Median: 28
Math 24 - 29
Median: 26

Data based on IPEDS for 2022-2023 academic year. Test score ranges represent the middle 50% of admitted students (25th-75th percentile). Requirements may vary by program.

Tuition, Fees & Estimated Costs

Overview of tuition rates, housing, and other annual education expenses for undergraduate and graduate students

Estimated Total Cost
(In-state)
$35,298
Estimated Total Cost
(Out-state)
$56,706
In-state Tuition (incl. fees)
$12,536
Tuition and fees for students residing in-state
Out-of-state Tuition (incl. fees)
$33,944
Tuition and fees for non-resident students
Room & Board
$15,396 (on) / $14,736 (off)
Housing and meal plan expenses
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Average yearly cost of books and study materials
Other Expenses
$6,166
Miscellaneous personal and institutional expenses
Other Expenses (with family)
$6,166
Estimated cost for students living with family
Graduate In-state Tuition (incl. fees)
$12,524
Graduate tuition rates for in-state students
Graduate Out-of-state Tuition (incl. fees)
$33,908
Graduate tuition rates for non-resident students

Financial Aid & Student Support

Summary of scholarships, grants, student loans, and financial aid statistics for undergraduate students

21%
FTFT Aid Recipients
Avg. Grant
$11,644
Avg. Loan
$9,169
Avg. Federal Loan
$5,228
Additional
Students with Any Grant
3,961
Students who received any type of grant aid
Students with Any Loan
1,497
Students who received any type of loan-based aid
Students with Federal Grant
631
Students who received a federal grant
Avg. Institutional Grant
$10,827
Average amount of institutional grant awarded

Student Success Metrics

Graduation rates and post-graduation earnings to help assess student outcomes and long-term value of education.

79%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who successfully graduate from the institution
93%
First-Year Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who continue for a second year
Median Earnings Over Time
$43,620 – $95,597
Salary Range (25th–75th Percentile, 10 Years)
$43,620 (25th %) $95,597 (75th %)
*Median Salary After 10 Years: $65,337
Median Salary After 6 Years
$54,629
Average annual earnings of former students six years after starting college.
Median Salary After 10 Years
$65,337
Average annual earnings of former students ten years after starting college.

Loan Burden & Repayment Outcomes

Breakdown of loan repayment rates and student debt levels by income and dependency status.

3-Year Loan Repayment Rate
72.4%
Share of borrowers who repaid loans within 3 years
Repayment Rate (Graduates Only)
81.1%
Repayment rate among students who completed their program
Median Student Loan Debt
$21,000
Median federal loan debt of undergraduate completers at time of graduation.
Repayment by Income
Low 61.5%
Middle 71.5%
High 78.9%
Repayment by Dependency
Dependent 73.5%
Independent 63.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most common questions about Auburn University (AU)

How much does it cost to attend Auburn University (AU)?

The annual tuition at Auburn University (AU) is $12,536 for in-state students and $33,944 for out-of-state students. When including room and board, books, and other expenses, the total estimated cost is approximately $35,298 for in-state students and $56,706 for out-of-state students. Additional costs include room and board $15,396 (on) / $14,736 (off) and books and supplies $1,200.

Data based on IPEDS program completions for 2022-2023 academic year. Tuition and cost estimates are approximate and may not include all fees, personal expenses, or transportation costs.

What academic programs and degree levels does Auburn University offer?

Auburn University (AU) offers 148 academic programs across 25 major fields of study, with available degree levels: Bachelor's, Postbac Cert., Master's, Post-Master's, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional), Doctorate (Other), Other Award.

Most popular program areas include:

  • Business Administration, Marketing and Entrepreneurship (8 programs)
  • Engineering Sciences and Applied Technology Solutions (16 programs)
  • Life Sciences, Biotechnology and Biomedical Research (9 programs)
  • Healthcare Professions, Medical Sciences and Clinical Practice (9 programs)
  • Educational Sciences, Teaching Methods and Pedagogy (18 programs)

Data based on IPEDS program completions for 2023-2024 academic year. Numbers reflect programs where students graduated, not all offered programs.

What is the acceptance rate for Auburn University?

Auburn University (AU) has an 50.5% acceptance rate and a 24.4% yield rate, making it selective.

Admission statistics breakdown:

  • Total applicants: 48,178
  • Students admitted: 24,314
  • Students enrolled: 5,935

Data based on IPEDS for 2022-2023 academic year. Admission statistics may vary by program and application cycle.

What financial aid and scholarships are available at Auburn University?

Auburn University (AU) provides financial aid to 21% of first-time, full-time students, with average grants of $11,644 and average loans of $9,169.

Average financial aid amounts by type:

  • Pell grants: $5,228
  • State/Local grants: $3,089
  • Institutional grants: $10,827
  • Federal loans: $5,228

The university supports 3,961 students with grants and 1,497 students with loans annually.

Data based on IPEDS for 2022-2023 academic year. Financial aid amounts and percentages may vary by program, enrollment status, and individual circumstances.

What is the average salary for Auburn University graduates?

Auburn University (AU) graduates earn a median salary of $54,629 after 6 years and $65,337 after 10 years.

The salary range 10 years after graduation spans from $43,620 (25th percentile) to $95,597 (75th percentile).

Data based on IPEDS for 2022-2023 academic year. Salary data reflects graduates who received federal financial aid (approximately 60% of all graduates). Actual earnings may vary significantly based on program, location, and individual circumstances.

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