Auburn University
Auburn, AL
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 24,782
Graduate Enrollment: 6,595
Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, large, primarily nonresidential
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full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 71.18%
Male/Female: 47% / 53% (2017)
First generation college students: 17.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 2.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.2% (2017)
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 45.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 27.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 18.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 13.0% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 81.8%
Black: 4.6%
Hispanic: 3.8%
Asian: 2.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 2.8%
Non-resident alien: 4.0%
Unknown race: 0.3%
Black: 4.6%
Hispanic: 3.8%
Asian: 2.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 2.8%
Non-resident alien: 4.0%
Unknown race: 0.3%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $32,678
In-State tuition: $11,826Out-of-State tuition: $31,986
Estimated books and supplies: $1,200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $14,596 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $6,028 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $14,596 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $6,028 (2022)
Average Family Income: $98,806 (2017)
Median Family Income: $72,031 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 13.0%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 28.7%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $21,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $223 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $16,701 |
| $30k-48k | $19,313 |
| $48k-75k | $22,379 |
| $75k-110k | $24,989 |
| $110k+ | $26,836 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 55%6-year graduation rate: 81%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.0% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $21,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $18,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $20,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 77.0% (2015) |
| @3 year | 81.1% (2017) |
| @5 year | 80.5% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 58.4% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 62.8% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $47,372 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $58,894 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 10 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Architectural Engineering. | 59 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Nutrition Sciences. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management. | 28 | $25,740 | $231 | $29,574 ($2,465) | $45,966 ($3,831) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Agriculture, General. | 15 | $17,625 | $182 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Agricultural Business and Management. | 61 | $21,875 | $217 | $46,234 ($3,853) | $56,984 ($4,749) |
| Master's Degree | Agricultural Business and Management. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Agricultural Production Operations. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Agricultural Production Operations. | 23 | $39,822 ($3,319) | |||
| Doctoral Degree | Agricultural Production Operations. | 14 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Animal Sciences. | 103 | $21,625 | $207 | $34,554 ($2,880) | $42,689 ($3,557) |
| Master's Degree | Animal Sciences. | 12 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Animal Sciences. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Food Science and Technology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Plant Sciences. | 40 | $20,500 | $188 | $39,008 ($3,251) | $48,747 ($4,062) |
| Master's Degree | Plant Sciences. | 32 | $48,203 ($4,017) | |||
| Doctoral Degree | Plant Sciences. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 12 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Management and Policy. | 16 | $17,857 ($1,488) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Forestry. | 27 | $20,500 | $199 | $47,733 ($3,978) | $52,321 ($4,360) |
| Master's Degree | Forestry. | 12 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Forestry. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 70 | $22,250 | $233 | $37,765 ($3,147) | $45,087 ($3,757) |
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 36 | $350 | $47,497 ($3,958) | $47,688 ($3,974) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 1 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Special Education and Teaching. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 18 | $38,514 ($3,210) | $37,720 ($3,143) | ||
| Doctoral Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 137 | $22,250 | $230 | $39,135 ($3,261) | $43,311 ($3,609) |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 87 | $324 | $49,568 ($4,131) | $53,493 ($4,458) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 79 | $23,600 | $231 | $39,443 ($3,287) | $44,750 ($3,729) |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 53 | $289 | $45,431 ($3,786) | $58,260 ($4,855) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 14 | $76,659 ($6,388) | |||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. | 69 | $20,458 | $216 | $62,615 ($5,218) | $87,182 ($7,265) |
| Master's Degree | Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. | 8 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Architectural Engineering. | 106 | $22,000 | $227 | $73,481 ($6,123) | $87,633 ($7,303) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemical Engineering. | 98 | $23,104 | $240 | $80,243 ($6,687) | $93,708 ($7,809) |
| Master's Degree | Chemical Engineering. | 9 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Chemical Engineering. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Civil Engineering. | 118 | $23,375 | $231 | $63,098 ($5,258) | $73,594 ($6,133) |
| Master's Degree | Civil Engineering. | 42 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Civil Engineering. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Engineering. | 123 | $22,125 | $212 | $71,868 ($5,989) | $89,218 ($7,435) |
| Master's Degree | Computer Engineering. | 47 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Computer Engineering. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Apparel and Textiles. | 73 | $23,976 | $217 | $37,784 ($3,149) | $46,150 ($3,846) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | 75 | $25,125 | $239 | $74,976 ($6,248) | $83,801 ($6,983) |
| Master's Degree | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | 24 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Materials Engineering | 19 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Materials Engineering | 19 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Materials Engineering | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mechanical Engineering. | 208 | $24,514 | $246 | $70,249 ($5,854) | $83,548 ($6,962) |
| Master's Degree | Mechanical Engineering. | 32 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Mechanical Engineering. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Polymer/Plastics Engineering. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Polymer/Plastics Engineering. | 3 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Polymer/Plastics Engineering. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Industrial Engineering. | 108 | $23,250 | $246 | $67,797 ($5,650) | $80,782 ($6,732) |
| Master's Degree | Industrial Engineering. | 38 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Industrial Engineering. | 13 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Industrial Engineering. | 20 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biological/Biosystems Engineering. | 34 | $25,747 | $273 | $52,832 ($4,403) | $68,475 ($5,706) |
| Master's Degree | Biological/Biosystems Engineering. | 5 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Biological/Biosystems Engineering. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering, Other. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 34 | $43,815 ($3,651) | |||
| Master's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 5 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. | 16 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 86 | $25,000 | $228 | $26,268 ($2,189) | $38,454 ($3,205) |
| Master's Degree | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other. | 20 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 64 | $25,000 | $241 | $31,105 ($2,592) | $43,708 ($3,642) |
| Master's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 10 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 6 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 352 | $23,750 | $246 | $21,160 ($1,763) | $56,201 ($4,683) |
| Master's Degree | Biology, General. | 44 | $95,363 ($7,947) | |||
| Doctoral Degree | Biology, General. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Microbiological Sciences and Immunology. | 40 | $22,164 | $231 | $35,569 ($2,964) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Administration. | 23 | $41,945 ($3,495) | $51,826 ($4,319) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | 215 | $24,250 | $228 | $28,822 ($2,402) | |
| Master's Degree | Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | 51 | $298 | $44,646 ($3,721) | ||
| Doctoral Degree | Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biotechnology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 22 | $47,522 ($3,960) | |||
| Master's Degree | Mathematics. | 2 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Mathematics. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Applied Mathematics. | 25 | $19,000 | $201 | $61,545 ($5,129) | |
| Master's Degree | Applied Mathematics. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Statistics. | 17 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | 52 | $23,000 | $231 | $34,680 ($2,890) | $42,948 ($3,579) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Nutrition Sciences. | 51 | $26,000 | $265 | $55,862 ($4,655) | |
| Master's Degree | Nutrition Sciences. | 12 | $46,418 ($3,868) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 30 | $16,182 | $172 | ||
| Master's Degree | Chemistry. | 1 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Chemistry. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | 23 | $27,000 | $276 | $24,389 ($2,032) | |
| Master's Degree | Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | 13 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 13 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Physics. | 8 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Physics. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 26 | $389 | $48,563 ($4,047) | $58,465 ($4,872) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 166 | $20,500 | $202 | $25,108 ($2,092) | $42,855 ($3,571) |
| Master's Degree | Psychology, General. | 9 | $72,858 ($6,072) | |||
| Doctoral Degree | Psychology, General. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 8 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 14 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Public Administration. | 49 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Public Administration. | 2 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Public Administration. | 27 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 32 | $22,069 | $217 | $35,533 ($2,961) | $40,989 ($3,416) |
| Master's Degree | Social Work. | 21 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Anthropology. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 37 | $42,859 ($3,572) | $60,785 ($5,065) | ||
| Master's Degree | Economics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Geography and Cartography. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Geography and Cartography. | 3 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Geography and Cartography. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 97 | $23,700 | $217 | $35,915 ($2,993) | $62,091 ($5,174) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 19 | $22,250 | $207 | $51,971 ($4,331) | |
| Master's Degree | Sociology. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Air Transportation. | 21 | $21,875 | $217 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 122 | $26,000 | $266 | $43,615 ($3,635) | $48,527 ($4,044) |
| Master's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 21 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 17 | $23,141 | $231 | $16,739 ($1,395) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 32 | $12,097 ($1,008) | $31,845 ($2,654) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 32 | $44,916 ($3,743) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 66 | $19,500 | $159 | $47,882 ($3,990) | |
| First Professional Degree | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 41 | $25,750 | $254 | $38,404 ($3,200) | $61,483 ($5,124) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | 18 | $43,060 ($3,588) | |||
| Master's Degree | Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | 3 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | 9 | ||||
| First Professional Degree | Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | 145 | $1,549 | $108,043 ($9,004) | $129,919 ($10,827) | |
| First Professional Degree | Veterinary Medicine. | 123 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 178 | $20,449 | $217 | $59,284 ($4,940) | $63,285 ($5,274) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 78 | $530 | $94,900 ($7,908) | $103,974 ($8,665) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 427 | $22,250 | $220 | $53,845 ($4,487) | $66,560 ($5,547) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 208 | $466 | $118,115 ($9,843) | $129,079 ($10,757) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 6 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Accounting and Related Services. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 178 | $23,250 | $225 | $58,032 ($4,836) | $68,374 ($5,698) |
| Master's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 102 | $250 | $63,130 ($5,261) | $84,960 ($7,080) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Accounting and Related Services. | 5 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Business/Managerial Economics. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 265 | $20,500 | $207 | $50,541 ($4,212) | $71,821 ($5,985) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Hospitality Administration/Management. | 43 | $24,500 | $260 | $41,202 ($3,434) | $48,022 ($4,002) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 16 | $41,416 ($3,451) | $54,832 ($4,569) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 15 | $59,105 ($4,925) | |||
| Master's Degree | Management Information Systems and Services. | 25 | $92,651 ($7,721) | |||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Management Information Systems and Services. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 38 | $23,250 | $246 | $56,251 ($4,688) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 31 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 221 | $20,500 | $207 | $44,422 ($3,702) | $56,959 ($4,747) |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 61 | $22,500 | $220 | $27,639 ($2,303) | $42,490 ($3,541) |
| Master's Degree | History. | 3 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | History. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Architecture. | 63 | $28,000 | $297 | $52,025 ($4,335) | $66,363 ($5,530) |
| Master's Degree | City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Environmental Design. | 41 | $25,375 | $246 | $45,620 ($3,802) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Interior Architecture. | 19 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Landscape Architecture. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Real Estate Development. | 19 | $101,007 ($8,417) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 146 | $20,675 | $197 | $35,578 ($2,965) | $54,188 ($4,516) |
| Master's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 8 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 29 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Journalism. | 60 | $20,500 | $204 | $35,459 ($2,955) | $46,832 ($3,903) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 81 | $23,250 | $244 | $38,258 ($3,188) | $51,387 ($4,282) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 85 | $25,000 | $265 | $66,773 ($5,564) | $87,874 ($7,323) |
| Master's Degree | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 1 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Education, General. | 38 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 35 | $404 | $50,357 ($4,196) | $51,960 ($4,330) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 12 | $77,906 ($6,492) | |||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 11 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational/Instructional Media Design. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Architectural Engineering. | 28 | $97,640 ($8,137) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $99,837Full time faculty: 84%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 20.0
School's endowment start of year: $784,621,493 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $993,955,140 (2022)