Description
Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama, is one of the oldest universities in the state. At the same time, it offers some of the most progressive and distinctive academics.
Some of Auburn’s distinctive offerings include cutting-edge cancer research and an innovative program in Veterinary Medicine. Auburn was also one of the first southeastern schools to offer programs in Software Engineering and in Automotive Engineering and Manufacturing.
Since Auburn University is one of the largest schools in Alabama, academics are also plentiful. Auburn has more than ten distinctive colleges, which award undergraduate and graduate degrees. Auburn University’s individual colleges include:
- The College of Agriculture
- The College of Education
- The College of Liberal Arts
- The College of Mathematics and Sciences
- Harrison School of Pharmacy
College life options include more than 300 student clubs and organizations. Auburn University also offers hundreds of different study abroad opportunities. Students also unwind by attending sporting events, as the Auburn football team is often a contender for NCAA Bowl games.
Each degree program has different admissions requirements. General undergraduate admissions requirements include completion of an application and submission of transcripts and ACT or SAT scores.
Auburn University financial aid offers academic and departmental scholarships to academically outstanding students and to students pursuing a specific major. Auburn University also participates in federal financial aid programs, which include need-based grants, loans and work-study awards.
Quick Facts about Auburn University, Main Campus
Location
Southeast
Setting
Large Town Setting
Type
Public
Size
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Tigers
Nickname
AU
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
Selectivity
Selective
In-State Tuition
$7,296
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,888
Retention Rate
87%
Enrollment
24,894
Year Established
1856
Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 20,037
- Freshman Class
- 5,240
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 24,894
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 80%
- Graduate
- 20%
Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students
- Full-Time
- 79%
- Part-Time
- 21%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 52%
- Out-of-State
- 48%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 52%
- Men
- 48%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 8%
- Asian
- 2%
- Caucasian
- 85%
- Latino
- 2%
- Other
- 3%
Students State Origin
- Alabama
- 52%
- Georgia
- 15%
- Florida
- 5%
- Tennessee
- 3%
- Texas
- 2%
- Other
- 23%
International Students
- International
- 3%
- Domestic
- 97%
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