Auburn University, AL
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Nonresidential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Auburn University Rankings
Affordability47
Selectivity67
Retention77
Graduation64
Earnings49
Diversity18
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Auburn University
96%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
4%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture2%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences11%
Business, Management, Marketing23%
Communication, Journalism6%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Education6%
Engineering19%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs6%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences3%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies2%
Natural Resources and Conservation2%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology3%
Public Administration and Social Service2%
Social Sciences3%
Transportation and Materials Moving<1%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into Auburn University
75%
Admission Rate
615
Median SAT Math
615
Median SAT Reading
28
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)570–660
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)580–650
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)25–30
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Auburn University
$11K
In-State Tuition
$31K
Out-of-State Tuition
$31K
Average Total Cost
$24K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $19K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $21K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $23K | $15K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $26K | $17K | $19K |
| >$110K | $27K | $17K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Auburn University
32%
Receive Federal Loans
$17K
Median Federal Debt
72%
Repayment Rate
$221
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 25% | 61% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 13% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 34% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $18K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $18K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $16K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $19K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $15K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $33K | $29K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $26K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 68% | 33% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 72% | 39% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 78% | 43% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 80% | 47% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Auburn University
90%
Retention Rate
14%
Transfer Rate
8%
Withdrawal Rate
77%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 50% | 26% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 77% | 41% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 76% | 40% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 73% | 41% | 53% |
| Black | 58% | 29% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 80% | 42% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 75% | 42% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 50% | 33% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 68% | 35% | 50% |
| Other race | 70% | 29% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Auburn University
95%
Employment Rate
$40K
Median Salary
$26K
25 Pctl Salary
$55K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 95% | 86% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 91% | 84% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $12K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $26K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $40K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $55K | $39K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $67K | $52K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $40K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $45K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $49K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at Auburn University
24,147
Undergraduates
80%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
5,812
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 49% | 65% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 51% | 35% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 6% | 42% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 81% | 48% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3% | 3% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 5% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 20% | 51% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 17% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 14% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 17% | 13% | 14% |
| >$110K | 37% | 13% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Auburn University, AL
Tuskegee University
17 miles, SW
Point University
26 miles, NE
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
29 miles, SE
Columbus Technical College
30 miles, E