Auburn University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Share this school

About Auburn University

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Auburn University is a large public university located on an urban campus in Auburn, Alabama. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 24,931, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 71%. The university offers 106 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 81%, and a student-faculty ratio of 20:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $10,080, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $30,240.

Auburn, AL

$10,080

Avg in-state
tuition

$30,240

Avg out-of-state
tuition

Let's Take the Next Step

Learn more about Auburn University to see if it's right for you.

Search all programs
BestColleges.com

Rankings

Learn more about how this school compares to other schools with rankings by BestColleges.

Admissions Breakdown

71%

Acceptance Rate Insight

71% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

93%

Retention Rate Insight

93% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

81%

Graduation Rate Insight

81% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresRecommended

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankRecommended

Letter of recommendationRecommended

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile-

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

32k

Students enrolled

46%

Online student enrollment

20:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold

Demographics

White

78%

Unknown

0%

Black

5%

Hispanic

4%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

7%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

11% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

11%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

44

Total Online Enrollment

14,463

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

83% On-campus

17% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold3% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold35% online

Master'sCheck Bold41% online

DoctorateCheck Bold2% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

17%

State Grant Aid

3%

Institution Grant Aid

65%

Pell Grant

11%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$4,273
State Grant Aid$4,420
Institution Grant Aid$9,799
Pell Grant Aid$4,863

Financial Outlook

$21k

Average student debtafter graduation

$43k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

1.9%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • Equestrian
  • Gymnastics
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

#ProgramsBAMADoc
1Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields.
2Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences.
3Architecture And Related Services.
4Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
5Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
6Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
7Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
8Education.
9Engineering.
10Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians.
11English Language And Literature/Letters.
12Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
13Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
14Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
15Health Professions And Related Programs.
16History
17History.
18Legal Professions And Studies.
19Mathematics And Statistics.
20Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
21Natural Resources And Conservation.
22Philosophy And Religious Studies.
23Physical Sciences.
24Psychology.
25Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
26Social Sciences.
27Transportation And Materials Moving.
28Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.