Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama 36849
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
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Varsity Sports — Tigers
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
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1318
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
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
Programs (235)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
93%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
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)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from AL state average + city premium