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Auburn University

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Start: 2026-04-30T10:00:00
Location: Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama 36849

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Business-focusedLarge campusUrban

Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

Auburn University is a public institution in Auburn with particular strength in business and engineering. With an average SAT of 1318, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 25.7K undergraduates with a 21:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

79% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $65,337 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,897.

Established

1856

Motto

"Research, Instruction, Extension""For the Advancement of Science and Arts"

Mascot

Aubie the Tiger

Type

Public land-grant research university

Conference

NCAA at the Division I FBS level as well as being a member of the 16-member Southeastern Conference (SEC)

Division

Division I

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50%Acceptance

1318SAT Avg

25,732Students

21:1Student:Faculty

79%Grad Rate

$65,337Earnings 10yr

$23,897Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Auburn University Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate50.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1318

Reading & Writing

630690

Math

610690

ACT Score Range

Composite

2531

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

50.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1318

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$12,536

Tuition (out-of-state)$33,944

Room & Board$15,396

Books & Supplies$1,200

Total Cost of Attendance$34,402

Average Net Price$23,897

Median Debt at Graduation$21,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$223

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$16,332

$30–48K$17,633

$48–75K$21,834

$75–110K$26,957

$110K+$29,310

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$23,897

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,750

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

196

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

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Programs (235)

Student Life

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Student Body

Undergrads

25,732

Gender Split

50% / 50%

Women / Men

First Generation

17%

Pell Grant Recipients

12%

Race & Ethnicity

White 83%

Black 4%

Hispanic 4%

Asian 3%

Two+ 3%

Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate79.2%

Freshman Retention93.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$54,629

8 Years$61,406

10 Years$65,337

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women

$48,000

Men

$63,800

Rankings

U.S. News

#105

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Forbes

#163

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Wall Street Journal

#29

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Washington Monthly

#263

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More About This School

Varsity Sports — Tigers

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History & Fun Facts

•History Main article: History of Auburn University "Old Main", the first building on Auburn's campus, was destroyed by fire in 1887.
•The Alabama Legislature chartered the institution as the East Alabama Male College on February 1, 1856, coming under the guidance of the Methodist Church in 1859.
•The first president of the college was Reverend William J.
•The college started operations with a student body of eighty and a faculty of ten in 1859.
•Post-Civil War The school reopened in 1866 after the end of the Civil War, its only closure.

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

95Average

Estimated from AL state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Atlantapop. 500K

102 mi(177 min)

Nashvillepop. 690K

257 mi(445 min)

Charlottepop. 880K

322 mi(558 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

ATL Atlanta95 mi

BHM Birmingham99 mi

BNA Nashville253 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1037 mi · ~29h 57m drive

New York, NY847 mi · ~24h 28m drive

Hartford, CT946 mi · ~27h 20m drive

Providence, RI1001 mi · ~28h 55m drive

Albany, NY944 mi · ~27h 16m drive

Syracuse, NY883 mi · ~25h 31m drive

Rochester, NY846 mi · ~24h 26m drive

Buffalo, NY797 mi · ~23h 1m drive

Philadelphia, PA766 mi · ~22h 8m drive

Pittsburgh, PA621 mi · ~17h 56m drive

Harrisburg, PA713 mi · ~20h 36m drive

Newark, NJ841 mi · ~24h 18m drive

Washington, DC643 mi · ~18h 35m drive

Baltimore, MD678 mi · ~19h 35m drive

Atlanta, GA102 mi · ~2h 57m drive

Charlotte, NC322 mi · ~9h 18m drive

Raleigh, NC449 mi · ~12h 58m drive

Miami, FL570 mi · ~16h 28m drive

Orlando, FL372 mi · ~10h 45m drive

Tampa, FL369 mi · ~10h 40m drive

Nashville, TN257 mi · ~7h 25m drive

New Orleans, LA327 mi · ~9h 27m drive

Richmond, VA569 mi · ~16h 26m drive

Chicago, IL652 mi · ~18h 50m drive

Detroit, MI686 mi · ~19h 49m drive

Minneapolis, MN951 mi · ~27h 28m drive

St. Louis, MO493 mi · ~14h 15m drive

Kansas City, MO678 mi · ~19h 35m drive

Indianapolis, IN497 mi · ~14h 21m drive

Columbus, OH527 mi · ~15h 13m drive

Cleveland, OH649 mi · ~18h 45m drive

Milwaukee, WI733 mi · ~21h 11m drive

Dallas, TX657 mi · ~18h 59m drive

Houston, TX616 mi · ~17h 48m drive

Austin, TX740 mi · ~21h 23m drive

San Antonio, TX800 mi · ~23h 7m drive

Los Angeles, CA1886 mi · ~54h 29m drive

San Francisco, CA2102 mi · ~60h 43m drive

San Diego, CA1835 mi · ~53h 1m drive

Seattle, WA2178 mi · ~62h 55m drive

Portland, OR2161 mi · ~62h 26m drive

Denver, CO1191 mi · ~34h 24m drive

Phoenix, AZ1537 mi · ~44h 24m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1560 mi · ~45h 4m drive

Honolulu, HI4444 mi · ~128h 23m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Airport Transit

Atlanta (ATL)95 miles

Rental car

143 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

190 min$114-190

Birmingham (BHM)99 miles

Rental car

149 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

198 min$119-198

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Auburn University Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award