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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

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 25,234 undergraduates
cost $12,176 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.

Acceptance rate 43.7%
SAT score average 1292
ACT score average 27
Average high school GPA 4.07
Application fee $50
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Key deadlines

June
30
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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 20:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
20 :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

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $12,176
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,998
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $6,028
Cost of attendance* $34,402
Average financial aid package $12,401
Estimated cost $22,001 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $32,960
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,998
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $6,028
Cost of attendance* $55,186
Average financial aid package $12,401
Estimated cost $42,785 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Auburn University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 25,234, with gender binary students split 50% male and 50% female.

Total enrollment

33,015

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
68%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
4%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
21%

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 334-844-4000
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 44%.

What’s the average GPA for Auburn University?

The average high school GPA for Auburn University students was 4.07.

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 $137,608.

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