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Auburn University

Auburn University is a public university in a small city in the Auburn, AL metro with 26,874 students and a 46% acceptance rate.

Auburn, Alabama · Public · City, small · 26,874 students · R1 research university

NCAA Division I · SECEarly action Sep 15

Admission rate

46%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,345

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

25–31

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$24,323

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

82%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

93%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$65,337

10 years after entry

Students

26,874

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanEntry termDeadline
Early action
Apply early, hear early, not binding.		FallSeptember 15, 2026
Early actionDecember 1, 2026
Regular decision
The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding.		February 1, 2027
Rolling admission
The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full.		FallFebruary 1, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: auburn.edu · checked September 27, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$16,681
$30,001–48,000$17,627
$48,001–75,000$20,558
$75,001–110,000$25,808
Over $110,000$29,547

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreAuburn University courseCredits
Calculus AB37 hrs credit for MATH 1130 & 1610 (If a student needs MATH 1150 or 1680 instead of 1610, they may contact us and we can switch those out.)
Calculus BC311 hrs credit for MATH 1130, MATH 1610 & 1620 (If a student needs MATH 1150 or 1680 specifically, they may contact us and we can discuss their options.)
Biology34 hrs credit for BIOL 1020 & 1021
Chemistry44 hrs credit for CHEM 1030, & 1031
Physics 144 hrs credit for PHYS 1500
United States History46 hrs credit for HIST 2010 & 2020
Psychology43 hrs credit for PSYC 2010
Statistics33 hrs credit for STAT 2510
Show all 31 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB37 hrs credit for MATH 1130 & 1610 (If a student needs MATH 1150 or 1680 instead of 1610, they may contact us and we can switch those out.)
Calculus AB47 hrs credit for MATH 1130 & 1610 (If a student needs MATH 1150 or 1680 instead of 1610, they may contact us and we can switch those out.)
Calculus AB57 hrs credit for MATH 1130 & 1610 (If a student needs MATH 1150 or 1680 instead of 1610, they may contact us and we can switch those out.)
Calculus BC311 hrs credit for MATH 1130, MATH 1610 & 1620 (If a student needs MATH 1150 or 1680 specifically, they may contact us and we can discuss their options.)
Calculus BC411 hrs credit for MATH 1130, MATH 1610 & 1620 (If a student needs MATH 1150 or 1680 specifically, they may contact us and we can discuss their options.)
Calculus BC511 hrs credit for MATH 1130, MATH 1610 & 1620 (If a student needs MATH 1150 or 1680 specifically, they may contact us and we can discuss their options.)
Biology34 hrs credit for BIOL 1020 & 1021
Biology48 hrs credit for BIOL 1020, 1021, 1030 & 1031
Biology58 hrs credit for BIOL 1020, 1021, 1030 & 1031
Chemistry44 hrs credit for CHEM 1030, & 1031
Chemistry58 hrs credit for CHEM 1030, 1031, 1040 & 1041
Physics 144 hrs credit for PHYS 1500
Physics 154 hrs credit for PHYS 1500
United States History46 hrs credit for HIST 2010 & 2020
United States History56 hrs credit for HIST 2010 & 2020
Psychology43 hrs credit for PSYC 2010
Psychology53 hrs credit for PSYC 2010
Statistics33 hrs credit for STAT 2510
Statistics43 hrs credit for STAT 2510
Statistics53 hrs credit for STAT 2510
Computer Science A43 hrs credit for COMP 1210
Computer Science A53 hrs credit for COMP 1210
Macroeconomics43 hrs credit for ECON 2030
Macroeconomics53 hrs credit for ECON 2030
Microeconomics43 hrs credit for ECON 2020
Microeconomics53 hrs credit for ECON 2020
World History: Modern46 hrs credit for HIST 1010 & 1020
World History: Modern56 hrs credit for HIST 1010 & 1020
Environmental Science44 hrs SCMH CORE
Environmental Science54 hrs SCMH CORE
Physics 244 hrs credit for PHYS 1510
Physics 254 hrs credit for PHYS 1510
European History46 hrs credit for HIST 1010 & 1020
European History56 hrs credit for HIST 1010 & 1020
Human Geography43 hrs credit for GEOG 1010 (Global Geography) or 2010 (Cultural Geography)
Human Geography53 hrs credit for GEOG 1010 (Global Geography) or 2010 (Cultural Geography)
United States Government and Politics43 hrs credit for POLI 1090
United States Government and Politics53 hrs credit for POLI 1090
Computer Science Principles43 hrs credit for COMP 2000
Computer Science Principles53 hrs credit for COMP 2000
Art History43 hrs credit ARTS 1610 or 2100
Art History53 hrs credit ARTS 1610 or 2100
African American Studies43 hrs credit for AFRI 2000
African American Studies53 hrs credit for AFRI 2000
Art Studio - 2-D Design43 hrs credit for ARTS 1210
Art Studio - 2-D Design56 hrs credit for ARTS 1210 & 1110
Art Studio - 3-D Design43 hrs credit for ARTS 1220
Art Studio - 3-D Design56 hrs credit for ARTS 1220 & 1210
Art Studio - Drawing43 hrs credit for ARTS 1110
Art Studio - Drawing56 hrs credit for ARTS 1110 & 1210
Business and Personal Finance33 hrs credit for FINC 2400
Business and Personal Finance43 hrs credit for FINC 2400
Business and Personal Finance53 hrs credit for FINC 2400
Comparative Government and Politics43 hrs credit for POLI 3120
Comparative Government and Politics53 hrs credit for POLI 3120
English (Language or Literature)43 hrs credit for ENGL 1100
English (Language or Literature)56 hrs credit for ENGL 1100 and ENGL 1120
Foreign Language34 lower division hrs equiv. to 1010
Foreign Language48 lower division hrs equiv. to 1010 & 1020
Foreign Language58 lower division hrs equiv. to 1020 & 2010
Math: Precalculus44 Hours for MATH 1150
Math: Precalculus54 Hours for MATH 1150
Physics B44 hrs credit for PHYS 1500
Physics B58 hrs credit for PHYS 1500 & 1510
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism4May take PHYS 2200. After successfully completing PHYS 2200, the student will receive credit for PHYS 1610
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism5May take PHYS 2200. After successfully completing PHYS 2200, the student will receive credit for PHYS 1610
Physics C: Mechanics44 hrs credit for PHYS 1600
Physics C: Mechanics54 hrs credit for PHYS 1600

Source: auburn.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Business Administration and Management409
Finance326
Marketing/Marketing Management303
Biomedical Sciences297
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse234
Psychology212
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology202
Mechanical Engineering197
Show the other 96 majors
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management194
Architectural Engineering160
Accounting156
Computer and Information Sciences143
Civil Engineering115
Public Relations/Image Management110
Industrial Engineering97
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management97
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering94
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations88
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other86
Animal Sciences84
Political Science and Government78
Chemical Engineering76
Elementary Education and Teaching72
Hospitality Administration/Management71
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist71
Communication and Media Studies, Other67
Management Science67
Electrical and Electronics Engineering66
Legal Studies66
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew65
Architecture62
Computer Software Engineering62
Agricultural Economics50
Early Childhood Education and Teaching49
Special Education and Teaching, Other45
Computer Science45
Mass Communication/Media Studies45
Design and Visual Communications45
Journalism44
Interior Design44
Industrial and Product Design44
Nutrition Sciences43
Health/Health Care Administration/Management40
Environmental Design/Architecture38
Biological/Biosystems Engineering38
Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management37
Economics35
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies32
History32
English Language and Literature31
Environmental/Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism29
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology27
Social Work27
Forest Sciences and Biology26
Social Science Teacher Education24
Biology/Biological Sciences24
Computer Engineering23
Fine/Studio Arts23
Spanish Language and Literature22
Sociology19
Environmental Science18
Chemistry18
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other17
Genetics17
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts15
English/Language Arts Teacher Education15
Interior Architecture15
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy14
Applied Mathematics14
Agriculture14
Physics13
Horticultural Science13
Music Teacher Education12
Neuroscience12
Agricultural Communication/Journalism11
Materials Engineering11
Biotechnology11
Poultry Science10
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other10
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography10
Mathematics10
Music9
Anthropology8
Geographic Information Science and Cartography8
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other7
Mathematics Teacher Education7
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education7
Geology/Earth Science7
Family and Community Services7
Public Administration7
Aquaculture6
Engineering, Other6
French Language and Literature6
Agronomy and Crop Science6
Philosophy6
Technical Teacher Education5
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist5
Forestry, Other4
German Language and Literature4
Food Science3
Geography2
Agricultural Business Technology/Technician2
Foreign Language Teacher Education1
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Ranked programs

Where Auburn University ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, SEC

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, SEC

Basketball, Equestrian, Golf, Gymnastics, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force, Army, Navy

Faith groups

BYX, Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection, Ratio Christi

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), en.wikipedia.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, small

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Auburn-Opelika, AL

206,006 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Columbus (CSG)

Nearest hub airport

Hartsfield/Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 7.8 of 20

Elevation

637 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

35°F

July high

89°F

Annual snowfall

0.7 in

Days at 90°F or higher

49 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,240 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, city campus, NCAA Division I, similar size