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Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama 36849

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

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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
Division
Division I

Plan Your Visit

50%Acceptance
1318SAT Avg
25,732Students
21:1Student:Faculty
79%Grad Rate
$65,337Earnings 10yr
$23,897Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate50.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1318

Reading & Writing
630690
Math
610690

ACT Score Range

Composite
2531

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

73.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

2.8%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,750

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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

50

Burglary

10

Aggravated Assault

7

Robbery

17

Motor Vehicle Theft

21

Sex Offenses

1

Arson

51

Drug Arrests

39

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (235)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

93%

Positive

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
10 Years$65,337

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#105
vs 2024
Forbes
#163
vs 2024
Wall Street Journal
#29
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#263
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Tigers

SwimmingOutdoor trackGolfTitlesSwimmer isBasketballBasketball tournamentTrackIntercollegiate equestrianGolf ralliesGolf named

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.

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)

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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