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AU

Auburn University

Auburn, ALPublicCity Setting
Moderately Selective • 46% Acceptance
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46%
Accept Rate
Moderately Selective
$24,323
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
26.8K
Students
Very Large campus body
$54,629
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Auburn University is a public institution located in the city setting of Auburn, AL. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 26.8K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 46%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
26.8K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
46% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading630 - 690
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math630 - 700
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite26 - 31
1typical 50% range36
46%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing26% of degrees
Engineering16% of degrees
Biological Sciences10% of degrees
Health Sciences6% of degrees
Social Sciences3% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $154,831
Earnings 5yr: $145,621
Debt: N/A
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $136,294
Earnings 5yr: $139,069
Debt: N/A
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $129,171
Earnings 5yr: $117,240
Debt: N/A
Veterinary Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $125,529
Earnings 5yr: $120,989
Debt: N/A
Architectural Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $115,946
Earnings 5yr: $109,639
Debt: N/A
Industrial Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $113,866
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $110,927
Earnings 5yr: $98,999
Debt: $22,125
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,325
Earnings 5yr: $113,998
Debt: N/A
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,726
Earnings 5yr: $108,040
Debt: $23,104
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,093
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $102,863
Earnings 5yr: $86,130
Debt: N/A
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $102,756
Earnings 5yr: $95,997
Debt: $20,458
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,093
Earnings 5yr: $96,671
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,799
Earnings 5yr: $94,383
Debt: $25,125
Industrial Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,441
Earnings 5yr: $96,383
Debt: $23,250
Architectural Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,759
Earnings 5yr: $99,989
Debt: $22,000
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,904
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,737
Earnings 5yr: $78,470
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,246
Earnings 5yr: $91,940
Debt: $24,514
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,087
Earnings 5yr: $104,342
Debt: $25,000

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$24,323
In-State Tuition$12,890
Out-of-State Tuition$34,922
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

13%
Pell Grants
26%
Take Loans
72%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$54,629
+20% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$65,337

Completion Signals

82%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
95%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,750
Est. Monthly Payment
$192/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

49%
Men
51%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 49% men and 51% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
17%
Part-Time Share
6%
Avg Family Income
$92,149
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