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Auburn University

Auburn University is a large, public institution located in Auburn, al. Founded in 1856, Auburn University offers undergraduate degrees in 235 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Public
Division 1
26,874 undergraduates
cost $12,536 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Auburn University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 50.5%
SAT score average 1318
ACT score average 27
Average high school GPA 4.09
Application fee $50
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Key deadlines

February
01
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November
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Auburn University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 21:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
21 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Engineering and Technology
Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Other

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Biology, General
Marketing
Finance and Financial Management Services
Mechanical Engineering
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $12,536
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,396
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $6,166
Cost of attendance* $35,298
Average financial aid package $13,176
Estimated cost $22,122 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $33,944
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,396
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $6,166
Cost of attendance* $56,706
Average financial aid package $13,176
Estimated cost $43,530 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Auburn University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 26,874, with gender binary students split 50% male and 50% female.

Total enrollment

33,015

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
79%
African American %
5%
Hispanic American %
4%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
6%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Auburn University, students love their Student Government Association. Student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

map Auburn, Alabama, Auburn, AL 36849
phone 3348444000
address www.auburn.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

University program council

Impact (volunteer opportunities)

International student organization

Student media (au plainsman newspaper, wegl radio, glomerata yearbook, eagle eye television, au circle literary journal)

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Auburn University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Auburn University?

Auburn University is located in Auburn, al.

What is the acceptance rate at Auburn University? 

The acceptance rate for Auburn University is 50%.

What’s the average GPA for Auburn University?

The average high school GPA for Auburn University students was 4.09.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Auburn University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Auburn University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $141,192.

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