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Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama

Located in the heart of Alabama, Auburn University is a leading public research university known for its strong academic programs, talented faculty, and supportive student body. With a commitment to excellence in everything from science and technology to the arts and humanities, Auburn offers a wide range of majors and minors designed to help students achieve their goals and build a bright future. Whether you’re interested in engineering, business, agriculture, or any other field, Auburn has the resources, expertise, and opportunities you need to succeed. So why wait? Apply to join the Auburn family and discover all that this amazing university has to offer!

Get to know Auburn University

24,505
Degree-Seeking Undergraduates
Enrolled female students
49%
 
Enrolled male students
51%
 
Gender Ratio
Full-time students
92%
 
Part-time students
8%
 
Full-time to Part-time Ratio
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Retention rate
Full-time faculty
87%
 
Adjuncts
13%
 
Faculty Ratio
20:1
Student/teacher ratio
$10,080
In-state tuition cost
$30,240
Out-of-state tuition cost
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6-year graduation rate
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Acceptance rate
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Out-of-state students

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Engaged Students

ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Non-U.S. Citizen: 6%
Hispanic/Latinx: 4%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 5%
White, non-Hispanic: 81%
Native/Indigenous American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 0%
Asian, non-Hispanic: 2%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 0%

Great Teaching

Vibrant Communities

Successful Outcomes

Admission & Aid

Admission

TEST SCORES
Required

FRESHMAN PROFILE
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th Percentile: 590 | 75th Percentile: 650
SAT Math
25th Percentile: 570 | 75th Percentile: 670
ACT Composite
25th Percentile: 25 | 75th Percentile: 31
ACT Math
25th Percentile: 23 | 75th Percentile: 29
ACT English
25th Percentile: 24 | 75th Percentile: 33

Tuition & Cost

Tuition (in-state): $10,080
Tuition (out-of-state): $30,240
Fees: $1,716
Room: $8,192
Board: $5,586

Contact Auburn University

Contact Admissions

auburn.edu/admissions
(334) 844-6425
admissions@auburn.edu

Campus Location

Auburn, AL 36849

(334) 844-4000

Visit Auburn Online

auburn.edu

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